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Opportunity Scholarship

Award Amount
$5,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Number of Awards & Eligibility: varies
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be attending a high school in one of the following districts in Texas: Harris, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller.
  3. Must be ranked in the upper half of his/her graduating class.
  4. Must have an SAT score of 900 or higher OR have an ACT score of 18 or higher.
  5. Must attend a college in the state of Texas.
  6. Must be a U.S. citizen. Students with permanent residence status are not eligible.
  7. Must be a high school senior at time of application.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors who are attending high school in Texas and plan to attend a college in Texas. Students must have an SAT score of 900 or higher or an ACT score of 18 or higher, and must rank in the upper half of their graduating class.

Application requirements for the Opportunity Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Nomination
  • SAT/ACT scoress
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: Applicants must have successfully passed the TAKS Mastery/Exit Level exam at the time of application. Leadership potential and character of the applicant should be demonstrated through an applicant's responses to the categories of the application detailing school, extracurricular and community activities and achievements.

Award Amount: $5,000 annually, renewable for up to three years.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

About Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo:
Contact Information: Mike Nathanson ,Office of Educational Programs
Address: P.O. Box 20070 Houston, Texas 77225-0070
Email: [email protected]
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