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Champs For Champions Scholarship Program

Academic Scholarship Program

The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, through its Champs for Champions program provides the opportunity for high school graduates to be considered for a "Champs for Champions Academic Scholarship" thanks to the following donors and contributors:

Champs for Champions Members
AEP Foundation
Mission-McAllen Beef Club
Joey Morrow Memorial Fund
Ben Cowan Memorial Fund
LaRee Morrow Memorial Fund
Lisa Turner Memorial

Scholarship Documents: Eligibility, Instructions, Applications & Submission

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15th

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Eligibility Requirements & Info

Application Form (PDF Fillable)

Application Certification (PDF Fillable)

Application Packet (Complete)

Champs for Champions Achievement Scholarship

The Champs for Champions program also provides a scholarship program for 4-H and FFA exhibitors who exhibit projects in qualifying contests. The Achievement Scholarship, formerly known as Exhibitor Scholarships, are awarded to Division Champions in qualifying events and range from $500 to $1,000 per qualifying exhibitor. These awards can be identified in the RGVLS Premium Book. Redemption for these scholarships follows the same requirements as the Academic Scholarship program. For more information, about qualify contests, awards, and amounts, refer to the Premium Book.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Below are some other scholarship opportunities that 4-H/FFA members may be eligible for.

Texas Association of Fairs & Events Youth Scholarships
See application below. Application must be approved and submitted to TAFE by RGVLS, not the applicant.
Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship
(for Texas 4-H members)
Texas FFA Foundation Scholarships
(for Texas FFA members)
Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships
(for Texas Farm Bureau members)
Capital Farm Credit Youth Scholarships
(for Qualified Applicants)

Texas Association of Fairs & Events

TAFE Scholarship Program - Instructions

TAFE Scholarship Program - Application

TAFE Scholarship Applications must be submitted (arrive - not postmarked) to RGVLS office by April 22 by 5pm. Be sure to get verification from RGVLS staff of receipt.

Scholarship Redemption Info

Scholarship funds must be requested using the online Scholarship Redemption form by June 1, 2027 (for 2026 graduates). Failure to provide the following information to RGVLS by the redemption deadline will result in forfeiture of all scholarship awards.

Scholarship awardee must provide the following:

High school transcript with proof of graduation
Proof of enrollment in college/university or technical/trade school (e.g. class schedule)
Verification of Enrollment (VOE) from the institution
IRS Form W-9 (must be completed each time a redemption request is submitted)

This form is for the following scholarship programs:

RGVLS Champs for Champions Academic Scholarships
RGVLS Achievement (Exhibitor) Scholarships
Scholarship

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