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

     

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • SECTION 2: Rodeo Participation

  • SECTION 3: Academics

  • SECTION 4: Civic, Community & Leadership

  • SECTION 5: ESSAY (30 Points)

    Essay length: 400–600 words.
  • SECTION 6: Uploads

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  • SECTION 7: Conduct & Certification

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