Pass the Hat Scholarship Application

Pass the Hat Scholarship Application

This application is for eligible North Dakota High School Rodeo Association (NDHSRA) student-athletes pursuing post-secondary education.

Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Central Time).

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Criteria to be considered for a scholarship:

Current NDHSRA member in good standing

Graduating High School senior

Completion of application and supporting information.
Application Process:
- Complete Application.
- Upload a current official transcript.
- List civic activities, school involvement, memberships, awards.
- Provide a typed essay 400-600 words on "Built by Rodeo"
- Ensure you have all information completed before you hit submit. You will not be able to go back and change once submitted.
Selection & Scoring (100-Point Model)
- Essay: 30 pts
- Civic/Community/Leadership (service, offices held, event director, outside activities/leadership, recognition): 26 pts
- State Finals Qualifier & Number of Event Competed in: 20 pts
  (State finals Qualifier = 5; competed in 1 event=5; 2=10; ≥3=15)
- Years in Jr High + High School Rodeo: 14 pts
  (2 pt per eligible year; max 7 (until 2029))
- Academics (above the minimum GPA): 10 pts (2.0 meets threshold; 3.0=6; 3.5=8; 3.8+=10)
Tie-Breakers (in order).
1. Highest essay score.
2. Highest service/leadership score.
3. Highest GPA
Scholarships will be awarded at the 2026 North Dakota High School State Finals in Bowman.

6 - $1000 scholarships will be awarded

Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Father's Name*
Mother's Name*
Graduation Year*

SECTION 3: Academics
Current GPA*
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.0
Intended College, University, or Trade School*
Intended Major or Program of Study
Do you plan to Rodeo in College? What events?
Have you enrolled or signed letter of intent?

SECTION 4: Civic, Community & Leadership
Community Service Activities*
Description: Include service, volunteering, or community involvement (school, sports, rodeo, church, community).
Leadership Roles or Offices Held*
Description: Include rodeo positions, school leadership, sports leadership, event director roles, or other leadership experience.

SECTION 5: ESSAY (30 Points)

Essay length: 400–600 words.
Rodeo requires discipline, resilience, and personal responsibility. Describe a meaningful experience you had through rodeo that shaped your character. What did it teach you and how will that lesson influence your approach to college and your future?*
Essay length: 400–600 words.

SECTION 6: Uploads
Current Official Transcript. Upload*

PDF, DOCX
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SECTION 7: Conduct & Certification
Should be Empty:

SECTION 2: Rodeo Participation

SECTION 3: Academics

SECTION 4: Civic, Community & Leadership

SECTION 5: ESSAY (30 Points)

SECTION 6: Uploads

SECTION 7: Conduct & Certification