Scholarships Awarded - Cattle Raisers Museum

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation (TSCRF), the governing body of the Cattle Raisers Museum, is committed to assisting students further their education and developing new leaders in the industry. Scholarships are provided to encourage the brightest and best to dedicate their professional careers to this industry so important to our way of life.

TSCRF Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students pursuing an agricultural or agricultural-related degree program (Animal Science, Pre-Vet, Agribusiness, Range Management or Wildlife) from an accredited university in Texas or Oklahoma. The applicant and/or their family must be a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association or be sponsored by a TSCRA member. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their interest in the industry, leadership, academic achievement and financial need.

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Jackson Albert Dudley Scholarship

In 2020, this scholarship was established in memory of Jackson Albert Dudley, son of John and Ginger Dudley and brother of Gardner H. Dudley. Jackson grew up on the Dudley Bros Ranch in Comanche, Texas where he participated in and enjoyed all aspects of ranch life. He was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school student or undergraduate student in Texas who is pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field and meeting the general requirements of the TSCRF scholarship program and any additional requirements listed in the scholarship application.

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Dr. Bryan L. Flow Veterinary Scholarship

In 2021, sisters Sherry Flow and Terri Flow established this scholarship in memory of their father, Dr. Bryan L. Flow of Arlington, Texas, who was passionate about supporting agricultural students pursuing higher education. Dr. Flow was especially proud to support students who showed heifers at stock shows around the state of Texas. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student or undergraduate student that is pursuing a degree in the fields of animal science or veterinary science with the intent to work as a mixed or large animal veterinarian in a rural community. The student must meet the requirements as established in the scholarship application, maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, and must demonstrate financial need.

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James A. “Buddy” Davidson Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship

In September 2018, the James A. “Buddy” Davidson Charitable Foundation established this scholarship to support students pursuing an agricultural degree plan that focuses on business or wildlife. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student or undergraduate student that is majoring in either wildlife management or agricultural business with the intent to work in the livestock industry. Scholarships are awarded competitively on the basis of proven academic excellence and good records of extracurricular activities, community service, and work experience. The student must meet the requirements as established in the scholarship application and maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. This scholarship is eligible to be renewed for one (1) additional year (award total of 2 years) as long as the recipient maintains the scholarship requirements.

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Ranch Management and Veterinary Science Scholarship

In 2019, a Southeast Texas ranching family established this scholarship to support students pursuing a degree plan that focuses on natural resource management and veterinary science programs. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student or undergraduate student that is pursuing a degree in the fields of range or ranch management or veterinary science with the intent to work with cattle and livestock. The student must meet the requirements as established in the scholarship application, maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, and must demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is eligible to be renewed for up to four years, as long as the recipient maintains the scholarship requirements.

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Mary & Leonard Stiles Scholarship

In 2009, David and Linda Stiles Tansik, established this scholarship to honor the legacy of Mary and Leonard Stiles who valued education and made sure each of their five children received a college education. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student of a family involved in the ranching or farming industry. Special consideration is given to applicants who are the first members of their immediate family to attend a college or university. This scholarship is eligible to be renewed for up to four years, as long as the recipient maintains the scholarship requirements.

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Large Animal Veterinary Scholarship

Joe Freeman of Austin, Texas, worked with the Foundation and was vital in establishing this scholarship. Since 2007, this scholarship has been awarded annually to fourth year students of Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine who are preparing for careers in large animal medicine. TSCRF’s scholarship committee works with the chair of the Large Animal Practice at Texas A&M to award scholarships.

This scholarship is now available and is distributed to eligible schools.

If you are a qualified family member of a TSCRA Special Ranger, please contact Gabrielle Harris at gharris@cowgirl.net or call 817.332.8551 to receive an application.

Special Rangers Scholarships

Lt. W.F. “Jim” Flow TSCRA Special Rangers Scholarship

In August 2019, Arlington resident and TSCRA member, Dr. Bryan L. Flow, established this scholarship to honor the legacy of his father Lt. W.F. “Jim” Flow who served as a law enforcement officer in Austin, Texas, for over 40 years. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student or undergraduate student that is a child of a current TSCRA Special Ranger pursuing a 4-year degree program and meeting the general requirements as listed in the scholarship application. This scholarship will be awarded annually.

David and Dan Nance TSCRA Special Rangers Scholarship

In September 2019, brothers David and Dan Nance established this scholarship to assist family members of the TSCRA Special Rangers who are aspiring to earn a college or university degree. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student or undergraduate student that is a child of a current TSCRA Special Ranger pursuing a 4-year degree program and meeting the general requirements as listed in the scholarship application. This scholarship will be awarded annually.

You can help us support the next generation in agriculture by making a gift to the TSCRF Scholarship Program. For more information, contact gharris@cowgirl.net or 817-332-8551.

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