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 2026 NWYRA WAS HONORED TO GIVE TWO SCHOLARSHIPS
​It has been a pleasure watching these kids rodeo with NWYRA!
We will miss them very much and wish them very best!
Chayney FitzGerald
$3,000.00
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Chayney is a graduate of Baker Web Academy. She will be attending Pacific University where she will be pursuing a degree in Dental Hygiene
Carsyn Fox
$2,500.00
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Carsyn is a graduate of Willamette High School. She will be attending Treasure Valley Community College to pursue a degree in Agricultural Business & Equine to pursue a career training & breeding horses.
​SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarships will be awarded at the Sisters Rodeo.
​Scholarship applications are due with all required documents by:
DUE DATE:
SUBMIT TO:
EMAIL:
SUBJECT LINE:
TBD for 2027
Dr. Susan FitzGerald
(applicants name) (Year) NWYRA Scholarship
Thank you to Krohn's Appliance Service LLC for sponsoring the
2026 NWYRA Jake Thompson Scholarshop Buckles again this year!