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Foundation
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Scholarships
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There are several scholarships available through the National
Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation which offers $1,000 scholarships
each year, as does the RAWHIDE program.
Perhaps the best known scholarship program within
the NIRA is the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. Scholarship
Awards Program. Each year they award over $200,000
in scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to the
event champions throughout the different regions,
and at the College National Finals Rodeo to the top
five national championship men's teams, top five national
championship women's teams, national all-around champions,
and national event champions. The top three cowboys
and cowgirls in attendance with the highest grade
point average are awarded scholarships as well.
The Bill Robinson Memorial Scholarship is awarded
each year to first, second, and third place steer
wrestlers, calf ropers, and breakaway ropers at the
CNFR.
The Ellen Backstrom Memorial Scholarship is awarded
during the CNFR to the cowboy or cowgirl earning "hard
luck" honors during the event. The National Intercollegiate
Rodeo Association alumni provide two scholarships
each year to the male and female "Rookies of
the Year." Each year the NIRA's student president
receives a $1,000 scholarship provided by Specialty
Program Insurers.
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"Rodeo Athletes on Wellness"
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Originally funded by a federal grant from the US Department
of Education, RAWHIDE is now governed by the National
Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation. RAWHIDE works within
the college ranks through member schools and coaches.
Curriculum for the program includes goal-setting workbooks,
alcohol abuse informational brochures, motivational
videos, wellness and nutrition handbooks, and seminars. |
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"I love it when the
guys I compete against have been out drinking
the night before slack or a performance. They've
given away a little bit of their edge, they aren't
as sharp. It makes it easier for me to beat them."
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Troy Pruitt,
World Champion Calf Roper
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For more information: (509) 529-4402.
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