Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation

Introduction
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation (TSCRF) is awarding scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year to students pursuing degrees in agricultural fields. Applicants who intend to enter beef cattle production will receive special consideration. Awards are for one academic year; recipients may apply again for a second year but renewal is not guaranteed. The total number of scholarships and individual award amounts vary based on available funding.

Eligibility
To be considered for a 2026–2027 TSCRF scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be accepted to or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in Texas or Oklahoma in an agriculture or closely related program (examples: Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary, Agribusiness, Range Management, or Wildlife) and intend to pursue a career in agriculture.
- Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas or Oklahoma.
- Be either a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association or sponsored by a TSCRA member.
- Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended are required; high school seniors must include their high school transcript.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Provide two letters of recommendation completed by people other than relatives. (Recommendation forms must be mailed to the Foundation office — see Application Process.)
- Have experience or a background that involves beef cattle production.

Scholarship awards are made without regard to race, gender, religion, or ethnicity.

Award Terms and Disbursement
- Scholarships are paid by check made out to the recipient’s college or university for the semester beginning fall 2026. Disbursement is contingent on the student enrolling in the major indicated on the scholarship application.
- Funds will be issued by TSCRF and mailed directly to the school in two equal installments: one for the fall semester and one for the spring semester.
- If a recipient is not enrolled in the required program by September 30, 2026, the award will be forfeited. Failure to meet conditions required to receive the spring installment will also result in forfeiture of that portion of the award.
- Any violation of the scholarship terms is considered a breach of the scholarship agreement and may lead to revocation of the award.

Application Instructions
- Applications and supporting documents should be uploaded through the online application portal. If you encounter problems with the online system, email [email protected] for assistance.
- Recommendation forms MUST be mailed to the Foundation office (they will not be accepted via the online upload).
- Incomplete applications or submissions missing any required documents will not be reviewed. Please read the FAQ section in the application area on the website before beginning the application to ensure you understand all requirements and procedures.
- All information submitted to TSCRF will be treated as confidential.

Required Documents (to upload unless otherwise noted)
- A photo of the applicant (headshot preferred). Print sizes: 4" x 6" or 3" x 5". Photo must be a .jpg file.
- Transcripts: official preferred. If official transcripts cannot be obtained by the application deadline, unofficial transcripts will be accepted temporarily. Transcripts from all colleges attended are required; high school seniors must include their high school transcript.
- Personal essay describing: background, educational goals, the career you are preparing for through college, why you should be selected for this scholarship, and specifically how you plan to participate in and contribute to the cattle industry and its culture.
- Two recommendation forms or two letters of recommendation from non-relatives. Use the Foundation’s provided recommendation form if possible. Recommendation forms must be mailed to the Foundation office (not uploaded).

If you have questions about any part of the process or need technical help, contact [email protected].