Valley Center Stampede Rodeo Scholarship Program

The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and awards thousands of dollars of scholarships each year. In addition to the scholarship that comes with the Miss Valley Center Stampede Rodeo Queen Title, we also award several scholarships to graduating seniors who volunteer at the rodeo and/or participate in FFA-related activities. Submit an application and tell us how the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival can help you reach your goals!

APPLICATION DUE: MAY 15, 2024

Requirements:

• Applicant must be a graduating senior in the application year.
• Applicant must be attending a 2 to 4 year college or university or a trade school in the fall of the application year.
• Applicant must fully complete the Scholarship Application and answer the essay prompts as noted.
• Scholarship checks will be issued to the college, university or trade school the Applicant is enrolled in for fall of the application year.
• Scholarship must be claimed (or a one time, one year extension request received) by August 1, 2024.
• VCHS scholarship recipient(s) will be recognized at the VCHS Senior Awards night.
• Scholarship recipient(s) from other high schools may request recognition at their Senior Awards night and VC Stampede will make every effort to attend and present the scholarship.
• Scholarships will be awarded by the Board of Directors of the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival. The following criteria will be reviewed and weighted in the Board’s consideration of award. All awards are at the sole discretion of the Board.
• Volunteer hours at the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival, May 24-25, 2024 (or before / after the event for setup / takedown). Contact Amber Burdick, Volunteer Chair at volunteers@vcstampede.com to sign up.
• Membership in 4H or FFA.
• Active in other equestrian activities.
• Essay responses.

APPLICATIONS CAN BE TURNED IN AS FOLLOWS:

Option 1. Mail to (must be received by 5pm May 15, 2024):
Valley Center Stampede Rodeo Attn: Rodeo Scholarship
PO Box 432
Valley Center, CA 92082

Option 2. Email to (by 5pm on May 15, 2024): Scholarship Chair: Glynna Hoekstra - glynna@vcstampede.com

For questions, contact Glynna Hoekstra at (858) 531-8125 or glenna@vcstampede.com.