Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation

Overview

Description: The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation offers one-year scholarships for students pursuing degrees in agriculture, with special consideration for those aiming for careers in beef cattle production. Recipients may reapply for a second year, but renewal is not guaranteed and depends on funding. The number and value of scholarships awarded annually vary based on available funds. Applicants should plan to work in the field of agriculture upon graduation.

• One-year scholarship, renewable by application for an additional year.
• Priority for students pursuing beef cattle production careers.
• Annual awards and amounts depend on Foundation funding.

Qualifications

Eligibility: To be eligible for the 2027–2028 TSCRF scholarship, applicants must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited university in Texas or Oklahoma in an agriculture or agriculture-related degree program (for example: Animal Science, Pre-Vet, Agribusiness, Range Management, or Wildlife) and plan to work in agriculture. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of Texas or Oklahoma, be a member or sponsored by a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and have a background that includes beef cattle production. Transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted; high school seniors should include their high school transcript. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, gender, religion, or ethnicity.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited TX or OK university in an agricultural field.
• U.S. citizen and resident of Texas or Oklahoma required.
• Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need.
• Membership or sponsorship by a TSCRA member and beef cattle background expected.

Award Details

Award Value: Scholarship amounts are determined by available funding and the number of awards granted each year; specific dollar amounts are not guaranteed. Each scholarship is paid by check payable to the recipient’s university and disbursed in two equal installments: one for the fall semester and one for the spring semester. Payment is contingent on the recipient registering for the major indicated on the application and meeting enrollment requirements by the specified deadline. Failure to meet enrollment or other award requirements will result in forfeiture of the scholarship and may lead to revocation for breach of agreement.

• Amounts vary annually; exact award value depends on Foundation funding.
• Paid to the university in two equal semester payments.
• Recipient must be enrolled in the declared major and meet enrollment deadlines.
• Noncompliance or missed deadlines can forfeit the award.

Application

How to Apply: Applications are submitted online by completing the application and uploading all required documents. If you experience difficulties with the online system, contact [email protected] for assistance. Applications that are incomplete or missing required documents will not be considered. Applicants should review the application FAQs on the Foundation’s application area before beginning to ensure full understanding of the process and requirements. All application information is handled confidentially by the Foundation.

Application Requirements: Applicants must complete the application in full and upload the following required documents: a headshot photo in JPG format (4"x6" or 3"x5" preferred), a formal resume (no more than two pages), transcripts (official preferred; unofficial accepted if official are not available by the deadline), and a personal essay describing educational objectives, intended career, reasons for applying, and how the applicant will participate in and contribute to the cattle industry and culture. Recommendations are optional—no more than two, must be from non-relatives, and may use the TSCRF form or be formal letters; recommendations can be uploaded by the applicant, emailed to [email protected], or mailed to the Foundation.

• Apply online and upload all required documents to be considered.
• Required: photo (JPG), resume, transcripts, and personal essay.
• Up to two optional recommendations from non-relatives are allowed.
• Contact [email protected] for technical issues or to submit recommendations by email.