More Than $1 Million in Scholarships Help Send Graduates to Texas Universities Thanks to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

May 20, 2016 — Houston, TX. — High school graduates pledged to continue their academic education in Texas as they each received an $18,000 scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at the Area Go Texan Scholarship Banquet, Friday, May 20.

“Once again, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ demonstrates its tremendous reach by rewarding the hard work of high school seniors that reside within 68 counties that faithfully support the show,” said Joel Cowley, president and CEO.  “By investing in Texas youth, we ensure a brighter future.”

Show officials and volunteers hosted 78 Area Go Texan scholarship recipients from 68 different counties surrounding the Houston metropolitan area. Each student received a four-year, $18,000 scholarship, for a total of $1,404,000 committed to this program. Each of the 68 participating Area Go Texan counties awards a scholarship to one of the county’s graduating high school seniors, and an additional 10 awards are given at large to eligible students within these counties.

Scholarships are awarded to students who meet the program requirements and demonstrate academic potential, leadership and financial need. All recipients also must attend a Texas college or university.

The Area Go Texan scholarships represent a portion of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s annual commitment of nearly $26 million to scholarships, research, endowments, calf scramble participants, junior show exhibitors, School Art participants and other educational programs. For more information on the Show’s educational support, visit rodeohouston.com/AboutUs/EducationalSupport.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed more than $400 million to the youth of Texas. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all of the latest news. The 2017 Show is scheduled March 7 – 26.