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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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn more about Mr. James A. “Buddy” Davidson

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.

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.

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.