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Sunday, November 17, 2019

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Reaches Historic $500 Million Milestone


Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Reaches Historic $500 Million Milestone Following Announcement of Educational Commitment for 2020


The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has exceeded $500 million in its total commitment to support Texas youth and educational programs since 1932, following today’s announcement of the Rodeo’s 2020 educational commitment of nearly $27 million.

“The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is extremely proud to reach this extraordinary milestone,” said Rodeo president and CEO Joel Cowley. “Such a remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the longstanding support of our volunteers, attendees, donors, auction buyers, sponsors and staff.”

The Rodeo’s 2020 educational commitment will award more than $14.2 million in scholarships, more than $8.3 million to junior show exhibitors, more than $3.7 million in educational program grants and more than $650,000 toward graduate assistantship programs.

As one of the largest scholarship providers in the U.S., the Rodeo has presented more than 19,000 scholarships valued at more than $230 million since 1957. In addition, more than $180 million has been committed to exhibitors through premiums and calf scramble certificates, nearly $80 million has been allocated to research, grants and educational programs, and $14 million has been awarded to graduate assistantship programs in Texas since 1932.

Scholarships

More than 800 scholarships will be awarded through the Rodeo’s nine scholarship programs in 2020, with each recipient receiving a $20,000 scholarship to apply toward a four-year undergraduate degree. Recipients may pursue a major in any field of study at an accredited, not-for profit Texas college or university.

For full eligibility requirements, click here. The application process opens online Nov. 4, 2019, and closes Feb. 3, 2020. Scholarship recipients will be formally recognized during the Rodeo’s annual Scholarship Banquet July 23, 2020. To learn more about Rodeo scholars, click here.  

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