FALL 2026 & SPRING 2027 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

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The National Cowboy Heritage Association awards scholarships each semester to outstanding high school seniors or current college/university students who have been raised in or currently reside in a Texas or Oklahoma working ranch or agricultural family.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Residency:

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• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a Texas or Oklahoma resident, enrolled in or graduated from an accredited high school or homeschool program

• Applicant must have been raised in the home of a working ranch or agricultural family in Texas or Oklahoma

• An applicant whose home is in Texas or Oklahoma but is attending an out-of-state school will be considered a resident

 

Academic Standing:

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• Applicant must be a high school senior, graduate, or continuing education student

• Applicant must plan to register as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) at an accredited college, university, or trade school

• A 2.5 grade point average must be maintained to receive continued NCHA funding

 

Character Requirements:

 

• Candidate must maintain a lifestyle of high moral character during their college career

• To receive continued financial support from NCHA, students must remain drug-free and crime-free

• Applicants with a felony conviction within the past 5 years will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

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Application Deadlines:

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• Fall Semester: August 1, 2026

• Spring Semester: January 10, 2027

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