- Senior Scholarship interviews will be held at State Finals
- Scholarship Applications must be completed by 11:59 pm on April 11, 2027
SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Senior Recognition
- Graduating Seniors are recognized at State Finals.
- Seniors, escorted by Parents or Guardians, will walk onto the arena floor as their Senior Bio is read. Schedule TBA
- Each Senior will be given a chance to verbally thank those who have helped them along the way.
- Please complete the Senior Bio Form before State Finals.
- Please wear your senior shirts at Senior Recognition.
Senior Memory Tables
Each senior is encouraged to set up a table showcasing themselves.
Some ideas for your table might include:
- A board or backdrop with pictures (baby, family, rodeo, friends, or anything about you)
- Awards you have received during your school years
- Memorabilia that represents YOU
Please remove valuable objects from your table at night. Tables are NOT provided.
Questions about Scholarships or Senior Recognition?
Please contact our Senior Liaison, Leslie Fulford, at (863) 227-0655
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: IMPORTANT INFOMATION
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! As a member of FHSRA, you have certainly made memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. We are happy to be able to offer scholarship opportunities to our members, that are funded through the association. All current high school senior members, in good standing are eligible to apply. Applications must be completed in their entirety, or they will not be considered for scoring. Awarded scholarships will be presented during the Awards Ceremony at the State Finals, and you do not have to be present to accept your scholarship award.
Scholarship Criteria and Required Components
- Current FHSRA member in good standing
- High School Senior
- COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET by April 11, 2027 at 11:59 pm
- 250 Word Personal Essay: Describe in your own words “Why receiving a FHSRA Scholarship is important to you and how you have specifically benefitted from FHSRA membership”
- OFFICIAL Transcript with class ranking
- SAT or ACT scores
- Interview – 10-15-minute interview with the scholarship panel which takes place during the State Finals. Upon receipt of your completed application, you will be notified to schedule a time for your interview
- Scholarship monies will be distributed once a copy of post-secondary school registration and invoice is turned into the current FHSRA State Treasurer.
A Few Things to Consider
- Your completed application packet and interview will be scored by a panel of individuals that are familiar with both the FHSRA and the Florida Department of Education.
- Make every effort to make your application as professional as possible, using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Consider including a complete time ordered and organized list of your academic, extracurricular and rodeo accomplishments and community service experience, as these topics will be covered during the interview.
- Make sure and complete all sections, providing responses to all questions, any incomplete packets will not be accepted for consideration.
- Please review the contents of your packets and information submitted carefully, as all interview questions will come directly from this.