HOUSTON ā Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced today that it is awarding a record $10.5 million in scholarships to the “largest ever class of Texas students.”
They are giving 529 students a $20,000 scholarship to support their four-year undergrad studies. The rodeoās scholarship program, which supports a wide range of disciplines including agriculture, STEM, education, and business, is a core part of the organizationās mission to invest in Texas youth. This yearās scholarship awards are part of the Rodeoās broader $14.7 million scholarship commitment and its total $28 million investment in youth and education across the state in 2025.
“These students represent the very best of Texas, and supporting their education is at the heart of everything we do,ā said Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. āWith the support of our donors, volunteers, sponsors, and loyal attendees, we are able to remain one of the largest annual scholarship providers in the country. Watching these students shine is a powerful reminder of our purpose.ā
This yearās scholarship recipients represent several programs under the rodeo umbrella, including Go Texan, Exhibitor, Military and Houston Area. The scholarship class includes:
The rodeo hosted its annual scholarship picnic on Saturday, July 12, at NRG Center to celebrate the 2025 recipients.
Since its founding in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed more than $630 million to Texas youth and educational initiatives.
The 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is scheduled for March 2ā22, with the Worldās Championship Bar-B-Que Contest set for Feb. 26ā28.
For more information, visit rodeohouston.com or follow @RODEOHOUSTON on social media.
