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Can I get paid for the rodeo at school?

Three years ago, I never would have dreamed of doing something like this. However, many things have changed since then. Graduating from high school makes a big difference. The biggest change can probably be one of two things; stay in school or pursue higher education. Today, college is very important and for us rodeo competitors, college is a very possible option after high school. It was an easy choice for me. I still hope to make a living in the arena. A problem soon arose when I discussed this with my parents.

“You know Teddy, you can’t ride a rodeo your whole life, right?” My mom said.

“Hell, that’s what I was hoping to do,” I replied.

Well, in the last two years I got hurt a few times and I still don’t want to get a real job, so now I am a college student. And you know what? School really isn’t that bad. What many students and parents may not realize is how easy it is to get scholarships to go to college. The best part is how many there are and how many different entities grant them. Scholarships can come directly from high schools and universities, government foundations, private donors, rodeo associations, and businesses. Another place I found out about this year is rodeo committees. Not so much in Canada so far, but I’m looking. The Alberta High School Rodeo Association has to be one of the best associations in North America for high school students to learn, surround, and prepare for a successful future in college and in the rodeo arena.

Since I would like this article to be useful to your readers, I would like to talk about all the scholarships that I know of that exist for students graduating from high school. The money that is available for the most part is whether a person takes the time to apply for it or not. The biggest cost to apply for scholarships is the envelope seal. Sure you can win some scholarships now, but you can’t get any of your money for free if you don’t try. Here are a few that all high school students should request:

Montana Silversmiths Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship: Deadline: August 1. This scholarship is open to current high school graduates and college students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher. For those of us north of 49, it should average around 70%. For more information and to apply, visit: montanasilversmiths.com. Or call 888-677-9487 for an application form.

Bill Kehler Memorial Scholarship: Deadline: August 28. Open to students who have completed 12th grade or are currently in college. Up to four scholarships of $ 2,500 are awarded each year. The scholarships are awarded to students studying in agriculture and broadcasting, along with those who are great ambassadors for Mr. Bill Kehler’s legacy. Professional rodeo contestants can also apply for a scholarship to support their post-secondary studies.

The Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship: Deadline: May 1 if you are going to school in September and December 1 if you start college in January. If your 10th, 11th, and 12th grade averages are above 75% in all four core subjects along with an option class, this scholarship can be worth a lot of money to you. If your average was above 80%, it may be even higher. And the best part is, if you apply and your grades are correct, you will get the money. Your high school counselor should have the information for this scholarship, but if not, look it up.

Alberta High School Rodeo Association Scholarships: Deadline April 1. You must now be a member of the AHSRA to apply for these scholarships. So those of you who want to go to college and are not a member yet should join. This association is the best place to start your rodeo career. Nowhere else will you find better help, stock, and a positive atmosphere to be the best you can be. You can start now at Jr. High School Rodeo in sixth grade and have almost your entire first year of college paid for before you get there.

The last type of scholarships I want to talk about in this article are those awarded by colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. Some of the schools in Canada that are part of the Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (CIRA) are: Olds College, Lakeland College in Vermillion, AB, Red Deer College, NAIT, SAIT, The University of Lethbridge, U of A and U of C CIRA is growing and is a great place to promote your education and rodeo at the same time. The college rodeo in the United States is held at the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). Member schools are spread throughout the western United States and are geographically divided into eleven regions. There are many scholarships awarded to students from all over North America by NIRA member schools. If you are a student who wants to go to college here in the United States, look for College Rodeo. There you can find all the contact information for the coach of each school. You don’t have to be the best in Canada to get a scholarship to go to school somewhere around here. All it takes is desire.

Good luck and remember:

“As long as there is a sunset, there will be a West” Dr. Lynn Phillips