Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Overview
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship is applied for entirely through an online system. Applicants upload required supporting documents as part of their application, and a designated school official or counselor must complete a second portion of the application online.

Eligibility (Minimum Requirements)
To be considered for a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship, applicants must satisfy every item below:
- Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas.
- Be a graduating high school senior from an eligible high school.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available beginning in December.
- Intend to enroll at an accredited, not‑for‑profit institution of higher education located in the State of Texas.
- Achieve the minimum required score on either the SAT or the ACT.

Key Dates
- December 1, 2025 — Online application becomes available.
- February 2, 2026 — Online application deadline at 7:59 p.m. (Because this deadline occurs after normal business hours, assistance may be limited; early submission is strongly recommended.)
- February 6, 2026 — Deadline for school official/counselor submission at 4:59 p.m.
- May 2026 — Notification of scholarship recipients.
- July 11, 2026 — Scholarship Recipient Celebration.

Application Process Notes
- The entire application is handled online; applicants must upload all supplemental documents during submission.
- After the applicant completes their portion, a school official or counselor will be required to submit the school’s portion online by the school official deadline.

Be sure to meet all listed requirements and to observe the deadlines to ensure your application will be considered.