Scholarships

Interview Scholarships

The INHSRA Scholarship Foundation was established in 2006. Donations, 50/50 and merchandise sales, jackpots, etc. allow us to award our graduating seniors scholarships. Any senior student may apply for this scholarship. A scholarship application must be completed and submitted with the required accompanying documents to the Scholarship Interview Coordinator at the State Finals Rodeo. Each applying member must also participate in a 15 minute interview with the Scholarship Interview Panel. During the interview, the member will be scored on his/her application, responses to questions, involvement in INHSRA, as well as school, church, and community service activities.
The number of scholarships given each year and the amounts awarded are based on the number of applications received. Scholarships are given in two-applicant increments from four applications and up.

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Highest GPA

This $300 award is presented to the senior student with the highest high school cumulative grade point average. GPA is determined using the completed IHSRA Scholarship Application and official school transcript.

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Rodeo Queen Scholarship

This $300 award is presented to the student serving as the rodeo queen of the IHSRA.

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Greg Wyatt Sportsmanship Award

A $150 gift card is presented to a student who convey good sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and compassion for others; encourages others; and is genuine, courteous, and considerate at all times – emulating all of the qualities of former Arena Director Gregg Wyatt.

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Points Dollar Scholarship

In 2005, the INHSRA began awarding seniors scholarships based on the points accumulated in Indiana rodeos throughout their high school careers. Students pay a $6 scholarship fee at each in-state rodeo, excluding state finals, and accumulate $1 per point earned at these rodeos. At the end of the contestant’s high school career, the funds are awarded back to the individual in the form of a scholarship.

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Dutton Bits National Officer Scholarship

These $500 scholarships are available to all state's high school rodeo team's members who serve as a national officer in the positions of president, vice-president, or secretary.

 

Teskey’s Top Hand Award

A $250 scholarship is provided by Teskey’s, an NHSRA National Sponsor. The senior honoree is selected on their willingness to try hard and encourage others to do their best. This person must have a positive attitude, be willing and able to lend a helping hand, and be a good role model for all other contestants. Recipients are selected by IHSRA’s board of directors and national director.

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NHSRA Spirit Award

This award is chosen by the national director and board of directors and is awarded to a graduating senior. This award is given for participation (years of involvement, fund raising and association activity, multiple event member, cheerful and positive involvement, effort, passion, and dedication).

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Tamara Whitten Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who possesses qualities that Tamara lived by: a love for horses, strong work ethic and academic achievement. Funds can be used for either college or trade school. For more information, please contact Bre Heminger at 317-373-7222 or at tamarawhittenmemorial@gmail.com Deadine for application is May 15, 2025.

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Ashley Brooks Memorial Rodeo Scholarship

This Scholarship was established in 2019 to honor the memory of a True Cowgirl Ashley Brooks.  Ashley loved horses and dogs from the time she could walk. Her passion for competing in rodeo and barrel races started at a young age and only grew until the day she left us. She wasn’t just a one event cowgirl, she was a true all around hand in and out of the arena.  As a tribute to Ashley, this scholarship will be awarded to a selected cowgirl and cowboy who want to further their education and still compete.  Application due April 23, 2025.

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Scholarship Eligibility:

• Scholarship is open to active participants in Rodeo or Timed Events.

• Current High School or Home Schooled Seniors

• At least a 2.5 grade point average.

 

Scholarship Benefits:

• $2500 Scholarship will be awarded to two cowgirls and two cowboys

• Scholarship may be used for any College or University

• Scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, or campus housing

• Scholarship will be paid DIRECTLY to the school.  Early semester termination could require full reimbursement of award.

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Cinch Academic 8th Grade Cowboy/Cowgirl

Eligible applicants are 8th grade NJHFR qualifiers, moving to 9th grade next school year. Applicants should have exhibited exemplary grades (typically, straight A’s/perfect marks, may include course taken for high school credit), as well as well-rounded in school and community activities. Awards range from $300 to $1000. Application turned in at National JH Rodeo Finals.