SCHOLARSHIP
The NWYRA is proud to award thousands of dollars in educational funding in honor of Jake Thompson each year to support our graduating seniors by sending them off to college with a scholarship!
​EVERY YEAR GRADUATING SENIORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY
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Applicant must be a current and paid Contestant/Member of NWYRA.
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Applicant that is pursuing a post-high school course of study at either a college/university, other post-secondary educational institution, or a trade school are encouraged to apply.
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Scholarship application will be scored according to the Scholarship Scoring Rubrics.
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Applicant must appear before the Scholarship Committee for a 15 minutes interview conducted at the second rodeo of the season.
IN 2024 NWYRA WAS HONORED TO GIVE (3) THREE SCHOLARSHIPS
​It has been a pleasure watching these kids rodeo with NWYRA!
We will miss them very much and wish them very best!
Dani Velasco
$3,000.00
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Dani is a graduate of
Silvies River Charter School. She will be attending Feather River College where she will be pursuing a
Bachelor of Science degree in
Equine & Ranch Management
Addision Arnzen
$2,500.00
Addison is a graduate of St. Paul High School. She will be attending Blue Mountain Community College where she will be pursuing a degree in Nursing.
Sarah Naegeli
$2,000.00
Sarah is a graduate of Blanchet Catholic High School. She will be attending the University of Portland to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
​2025 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarships will be awarded at the Sisters Rodeo.
​Scholarship applications are due with all required documents by:
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DUE DATE:
SUBMIT TO:
EMAIL:
SUBJECT LINE:
Saturday, May 24, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Susan FitzGerald
(applicants name) 2025 NWYRA Scholarship
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