MSU Rodeo Scholarships
MSU
Rodeo Club Rider Scholarship
Specifications
• Must follow all NIRA rules of eligibility and remain a member of
good standing with the association of the club.
• Funds for scholarships shall be used strictly for tuition, books
and/or other school supplies.
• Money for payment of the scholarships shall be accredited to the
recipients tuition account for the following semester
Requirements
• Expected to attend all NIRA regional rodeos within the Ozark Region
during the semester for which they are given the scholarship.
• Expected to represent the MSU Rodeo Club to the best of his or her
ability in and out of the arena, i.e., participate in all club activities,
work and play.
Due Date
The last club meeting before Christmas break for fall semester and the meeting following the last regular season rodeo in the spring.
Download NIRA Competitor Scholarship Application
Download MSU Rodeo Club Rider Scholarship Application
MSU Rodeo Club Non-Rider Scholarship
Specifications
• Must be applied toward the cost of tuition for the following year.
• One scholarship will be presented each year at the end of the year
banquet.
• The amount of the scholarship shall not exceed $1,000. The scholarship
money is to be pulled from fundraisers specified for the purpose of scholarship
funds.
Eligibility & Requirements
• Must be a non-NIRA competitor
• Must be a dues paid member in good standing of the MSU Rodeo Club
• Must be a registered MSU student
• Must be in good academic standing with MSU
• Must have excellent attendance at MSU Rodeo Club meetings
• Must participate in a majority of club functions, including fundraisers
and promotional activities.
• Must continue to participate in club activities after receiving
the scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the retraction of the scholarship.
• A type-written essay, not to exceed one page, must accompany the
scholarship application. The essay shall include an explanation of the applicant's
involvement in club activities, how these activities have benefited the
applicant, the community and the MSU Rodeo Club.
Due Date
The non-rider scholarship application is due the first meeting in April, or 3 weeks before banquet, whichever comes first based upon when banquet is scheduled for because we have decided that this scholarship will be awarded each year at banquet.
Download MSU Rodeo Club Non-Rider Scholarship Application
Rodeo School Scholarship
Specifications
• Two scholarships may be given per semester
• The recipient(s) will be chosen by a lottery
• Must be present proof of acceptance to the Scholarship Committee
in order for funds to be dispersed
• Money will be dispensed based upon the available club funds and
with the approval of the Scholarship Committee.
• The recipient(s) will cover the travel, lodging and any tuition
fee above the amount approved.
• The applicant will present in writing why he/she wants to attend
the rodeo school in a one page or less typed essay. The applicant will also
supply a flier of information about the school including dates, location,
times and cost.
Elgibility & Requirements
• Must be a dues paid member in good standing of the MSU Rodeo Club.
• Must be a registered MSU student.
• Must be a NIRA card holder.
• Must be NIRA eligible.
• Expected to attend all NIRA regional rodeos within the Ozark Region.
• Expected to represent the MSU Rodeo Club to the best of his or her
ability in and out of the arena, i.e., participate in all club activities,
work and play.
Incoming Freshman Scholarship
Specifications
• Money will be accredited to the recipient's tuition account.
Eligibility and Requirements
• Must be an incoming freshman or transfer student to Michigan State
University.
• Must attend all but one NIRA sanctioned rodeos throughout the year.
• Must have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA or previous college GPA.
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA and remain fully eligible for
NIRA.
• Must participate in club promotional and fundraising activities
and represent MSU to the best of their ability in and out of the rodeo arena.
Due Date
The incoming freshmen scholarship needs to be due March 1 with a committee to make a determination on the awardee by April 1.
Download Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application