Scholarships

2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS OCTOBER 26, 2023

Online Application Opens October 26, 2023. Application Deadline: February 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM
All applicants will be notified via email or by mail on or before April 26, 2024.


2023 Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship Recipients attending the Reno Rodeo Association membership luncheon.

Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship
The Reno Rodeo Foundation has distributed scholarships annually to Northern Nevada eligible students, since 1986. Over the years the foundation has helped fund hundreds of students to further their educational career goals.

All interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility requirements and the application guidelines before applying. The number of scholarship recipients will vary based on the number of qualified applications received and the funding designated by the Reno Rodeo Foundation Board of Trustees.

A Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship award supports tuition costs and school-related expenses as provided by the educational institution to support the upcoming school year. Students who intend to enroll in an educational Nevada System of Higher Education College or University institution or a Career College or Vocational licensed by the State of Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education accredited as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are encouraged to apply.

Al Evans Silver Spurs Scholarship

The Al Evans Silver Spurs scholarship is a donor-restricted contribution to honor his memory and love for the Western lifestyle that has built our rich Western heritage throughout Northern Nevada. In his Al’s honor, $20,000 will be awarded to selected applicants with declared majors in Agriculture, Veterinary or Pre-Veterinary degrees.

Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
Additional consideration will be given to applicants participating in one of more of the following: 4H, FFA, Grange, Rodeo, as well as Foster Youth currently in or have been in foster care in Northern Nevada, excludes Clark County, Esmeralda County, and Lincoln County.

Did you know the Rodeo State License plate helps fund the Reno Rodeo Foundation’s scholarship program?

 

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