— JULY 17, 2019 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Seventy Texas FFA members were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 91st Texas FFA State Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, July 17.
“The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awarded its very first scholarship in 1957 to a member of Texas FFA,” said Joel Cowley, president and CEO of the Rodeo. “We are proud to continue this tradition today by supporting the efforts of these talented and dedicated FFA members as they pursue their educational goals.”
Each FFA Scholarship recipient will receive a $20,000 scholarship from the Rodeo to apply toward a four-year undergraduate degree at a Texas college or university of their choice. Of the 70 FFA scholarship recipients, the top three schools they will attend are Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University and Tarleton State University, and the top three majors include Animal Science, Agricultural Business and Agricultural Communications. Seventy one percent of the recipients are female and 29% are male.
The Texas FFA Association was chartered in 1929 and contributes to a model of secondary agricultural education in which students take part in classroom instruction and supervised agricultural experiences.
Scholarship recipients were selected by Texas FFA officials based on the students’ involvement with the program, academic and FFA achievements and financial need. These scholarships represent a portion of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s annual commitment of more than $27 million to scholarships, junior show exhibitors, educational program grants and graduate assistantships. Learn more about the Rodeo’s commitment to education here: rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Commitment.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $475 million to the youth of Texas. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all of the latest news. The 2020 Rodeo is scheduled for March 3 – 22.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
2019 Texas FFA Scholarship Recipients (by FFA chapter)
as of July 17, 2019
Abernathy
Ashtyn Kincaid
Addison Royal
Anderson-Shiro
McKenna Holloway
McKenna Pavelock
Anna
Austin Wildman
Anson
Caitlin Hudson
Bellville
Mackenzie Burke
Boling
Laelah Bickham
Brownwood
Emily Chapa
Canyon
Amadeo Loya
Claude
Lindsey Monroe
Cleburne
Juan Gonzalez
Denver City
Morgan Johnson
Dumas
Samantha Sauer
East Central
Kaitlyn Kempen
El Campo
Carly Oldag
Farwell
Kinley Kalbas
Florence
Breanne Bailey
Frenship
Kameryn Slayton
George West
Emma Mosley
Godley
Cason Lutrick
Goliad
Jadan Butler
Grapeland
Amy Crook
Taylor Pennington
Harmony
Josey Darby
Harper
Marti Lumpkins
Haskell
Kaelyn Bevel
Hondo
Cassie Bendele
Laurell Pfeiffer
Preston Twilligear
Huntington
Madison Gartman
Idalou
Kelsey Collins
Everett Herrington
Ira
Alyssa Cowan
James Madison
Haleigh Carlile
Jourdanton
Abbie Lanier
Katy
Conley Grimet
Krum
Morgan Johnson
Klondike
Marina de la Rosa
Lockhart
Shelby Kinsey
Livingston
Cheyenne Peters
Lyford
Lauren Thomas
Logan Thomas
Madisonville
Alexis Ghormley
Marion
Tayler Mills
Navarro
Aschlen Harborth
Pewitt
Ethan Reyes
Royal
Bailey Hubbard
Jenny Pierce
Sandra Day O’Connor
Cade Burkholder
Jacob Clay
Brittney Haby
Katherine Reiley
Sealy
Kendall Young
Seminole
Carlye Winfrey
Seymour
Jimmy Carter
Sharyland Pioneer
Gabriela Alaniz
Slaton
Wyatt Harlan
Stamford
Carson Halt
Carli Lefevre
Stanton
Rankin Kiker
Stephenville
Jacob Bagby
Shaelyn Rainey
Reese Wilson
Sudan
Aubrie Fields
Teague
Haylee Young
Van
Jillian Gilchrist
Vista Ridge
Macy Fetchel
Waco Midway
Madalyn Willis
White Oak
Christian Floyd