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Scholarship

Early in its formation, the members of Behind the Chutes, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, understood the importance of supporting the youth in the area. It had been the desire to provide scholarships for the graduating seniors. In 2025, a formal scholarship program was developed. Over $50,000 was awarded to youth in the South Plains area with rodeo and agricultural backgrounds. Going forward, it is the mission of Behind the Chutes to continue providing scholarships for the youth of the South Plains who are interested in rodeo, ranching, farming and other agricultural fields.

 

These scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000. We are seeking qualified applicants who have excelled in their areas of studies and are active in their community. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete the scholarship application form below & submit it as instructed.

INFORMATION:

  • ​Scholarship Application is open to apply March 1st and will close at 11:59 pm May 31st.

  • The full scholarship amount will be funded in October at the Calf Fry once Behind the Chutes receives a Verification of Enrollment.

  • Each scholarship recipient is required to either attend the Calf Fry in person or complete an on-camera interview with our media department PRIOR to the Calf Fry in order to be eligible to receive scholarship funding.​

  • Applicants may apply in each qualifying category as often as applicable until they reach the maximum cumulative award cap of $7,500.

  • An applicant may not win the same category more than once. Any funds earned from the selected "Pops" scholarship will count toward the award cup of the category originally applied for.

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ELIGIBILITY:

  • Applicant must be from the general South Plains Area, a high school senior or full-time college student, with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

  • Complete and submit the application form on this page, complete with the required attachments. (See list below.)

  • Submit application and required attachments by the application deadline of May 31st.

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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

  • Official Transcript

  • Personal Letter of Recommendation

  • Agricultural Letter of Recommendation

  • Academic Letter of Recommendation

  • One-page resume (including volunteer work, employment, awards, and internships)

  • 500-word essay - included in the application submission form.

 

Topic of the essay:​​ 

"What agricultural experiences in your past or future support the longevity and prosperity of the Western lifestyle?"​

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(Please have the required documents ready to attach when you complete the submission form.)

REVIEW & SELECTION:

  • Once the submission deadline has passed, applications will be reviewed for completeness.

  • All applications will be read and reviewed by the selection committee. 

  • All identifying information will be redacted. 

 

APPLICATION REQUIEMENTS:

  • To retain anonymity, please do not include any contact information, identifying information, or photographs in the one-page resume.

Application:

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPENS:

March 1, 2026

 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 31, 2026

How do I apply?

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