2024 SCHOLAR AMERICAN HONORS ANNOUNCED
March 27, 2025
Walla Walla, WA – The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Scholar American recipients. The honor is bestowed on NIRA members that have earned points at a 2023-2024 NIRA sanctioned rodeo, been in college for more than one term, earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, and have been nominated by their rodeo coach. They are as follows:
Alexander, Annie New Mexico State University Allen, Chisum Sul Ross State University Andersen, Hayden Utah Valley University Anderson, Carter Eastern Wyoming College Andrews, Wilder Montana State University Arnold, Tessa Weatherford College Arviso, James Hill College Augustiro, Kahiwa Mid-Plains Community College Bailey, Monte Montana State University Baker, Korben Fort Scott Community College Bang, Kelly Dickinson State University Bastian, Dallie Utah Valley University Beck, Emily Dickinson State University Begay, Kiara University of Arizona Berens, Lena New Mexico State University Berger, Libby Southwestern Oklahoma State University Berquist, Sydney Montana State University Boote, Jory Dickinson State University Brewer, Shantell Montana State University Brower, Dakota College of Southern Idaho Brower, Tori Tarleton State University Brown, Saige Hill College Burcalow, Clare Montana State University Caldwell, Raelee Eastern Wyoming College Caraway, Abby Southern Arkansas University Carver, Caden Texas A&M University Cavender, Kody Oklahoma Panhandle State University Cavender, Kyle Oklahoma Panhandle State University Chiglo, Emily Hill College Clark, Kyler Eastern Wyoming College Clayton, Catherine Southwestern Oklahoma State University Colvin, James West Texas A&M University Cook, Kennedy New Mexico State University Coombs, Desatoya University of Montana - Western Cooper, Timothy Treasure Valley Community College Corcoran, Bella Southwestern Oklahoma State University Cornia, Hattie Utah Valley University Cox, Brittney Montana State University, Northern Cullen, Olivia Northeastern Junior College Davenport, Emily New Mexico State University Davis, Bailey Weatherford College Davis, Faith Southern Arkansas University Davis, Gage Laramie County Community College Davis, Saydee Utah State University - Eastern Day, Wacey Laramie County Community College Dean, Beau Eastern New Mexico University DeMontigny, Lathan North Dakota State University Derner, Shelby Laramie County Community College Detweiler, Cody New Mexico State University Dickinson, Ira Tarleton State University Doherty, Matt Oklahoma Panhandle State University Draper, Josie Clarendon College Driver, Jordan Tarleton State University Duffin, Cooper Utah Valley University Dunagan, Kassidy Laramie County Community College Dunn, Samantha Treasure Valley Community College Eastep, Greeley Eastern New Mexico University Eck, Bryce Fort Scott Community College Egbert, Brit Walla Walla Community College Ellis, Brenna Clarendon College Farrow, Colton University of Wyoming Fillmore, McCrae Snow College Fischer, Makaylee Laramie County Community College Foster, Jaron Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foster, Madalyn University of Montana - Western Freeman, Justin Texas A&M University - Commerce Fretwell, Kadie Weatherford College Fritchley, Ryan Murray State University Garrett, Braleigh University of Montana - Western Garrison, Gavin Montana State University Gasperson, Catcher Weatherford College Gerhards, Zachary Treasure Valley Community College Ghormley, Aly Texas A&M University Gilbert, Grey Laramie County Community College Goven, Ashlyn Gillette College Gravely, Charles Montana State University, Northern Griffin, Hannah University of Montana - Western Haight, Laura University of Montana - Western Harrell, Lena Southern Arkansas University Harrington, Tana South Dakota State University Harris, Trace Texas A&M University Harvey, Chase Southwest Texas College Haugen, Landry University of Wyoming Hayes, Kelsey Southern Arkansas University Hernandez, Adrian New Mexico State University Herring, Brenna Eastern Wyoming College Hillis, Gage Laramie County Community College Hoffman, Laney Southeastern Oklahoma State University Holston, Kara Southern Arkansas University Jenkins, Jentry Laramie County Community College Jennings, Whitney Mid-Plains Community College Jensen, Bryce Hill College Johnson, Fallon Utah State University Johnson, Kayla Oklahoma Panhandle State University Jones, Haven Black Hills State University Kalafatic, Clare Montana State University Kay, Trevor University of Montana - Western Kent, Tayler University of Arizona Klatt, Weston Eastern Wyoming College Knotwell, Kamry Oklahoma Panhandle State University Kornegay, Kayden Sam Houston State University Krolczyk, Brooke Sam Houston State University Kunkee, Dalton South Dakota State University LaBree, Heather Dickinson State University Lay, Olivia University of Wyoming Long, Emily Southwestern Oklahoma State University Lund, Kylie University of Montana - Western Mackenzie, Tyson Eastern New Mexico University Magee, Emma Garden City Community College Marchand, Krista University of Montana - Western Marek, Mayce Texas A&M University - Commerce Marr, Shacie Eastern New Mexico University Marr, Shaeden Eastern New Mexico University Marshall, Faith Montana State University Martinez, Carlee Southwest Texas College Massey, Bailey Jo New Mexico State University Mauler, Everitt University of Montana - Western McAbee, Brody Southwestern Oklahoma State University McCormick, Michaela Montana State University McGee, Cashae Black Hills State University Mcloed, Logan Sam Houston State University McNeil, Kenna University of Wyoming Meeks, Caleb Southeastern Oklahoma State University Mendenhall, Sadie Utah Valley University Miller, Collin Treasure Valley Community College Miller, Tate Laramie County Community College Mines, Levi New Mexico State University Moeykens, Tayla Montana State University Monnett, Zane Western Texas College Montgomery, Coy College of Southern Idaho Montoya, Juan New Mexico State University Morris, Lauren Southern Arkansas University Neeley, Jordan Southern Arkansas University Nelson, Shaw South Dakota State University Neville, Talyn University of Montana - Western Newman, Breyer Montana State University O'Neal, Malli University of Montana - Western Otto, Reid College of Southern Idaho Owens, Cash Iowa Central Community College Parker, Ashley New Mexico State University Peters, Shaylee Montana State University Peters, Weston West Texas A&M University Phillips, Cooper Eastern Wyoming College Ramsey, Karley Texas A&M University Ravenscroft, Tucker Laramie County Community College Remmington, Caden Southwestern Oklahoma State University Resch, Charlee University of Montana - Western Richards, Madalyn Texas A&M University Richey, Brooke University of Montana - Western Ricke, Emma Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Rodell, Alex Hill College Rutherford, Clint Treasure Valley Community College Sanborn, Sherrick New Mexico State University Sanchez, Zavier Southwest Texas College Sceirine, Jackie University of Montana - Western Schalla, Wacey Clarendon College Schellenberg, Cache Mesalands Community College Shaw, Wesley Montana State University Shepherd, Ava Montana State University Shuckburgh, Amy Laramie County Community College Skene, Tanner Sul Ross State University Slavin, Kiley Oklahoma Panhandle State University Smith, Logan Montana State University Spain, Mason Tarleton State University Statham, Kenda Montana State University, Northern Stevens, Jessica Montana State University Stewart, Cora Texas A&M University Stewart, Jett Weatherford College Strain, Britta Texas A&M University - Commerce Sullivan, Tristan Texas A&M University - Commerce Talkington, Tate Northeastern Junior College Talley, Katherine Southern Arkansas University Tattrie, Dixon Laramie County Community College Telford, Shawy Montana State University Teut, Hadley Southwestern Oklahoma State University Thomson, Falyn Clarendon College Thorstenson, Treg Black Hills State University Tindall, Kaydence Weatherford College Tomlinson, Tabitha Eastern New Mexico University Vande Stouwe, Cheyenne Southwestern Oklahoma State University VanderVoort, Alix South Dakota State University Vaughn, Lane Western Texas College Veilleaux, Oceane Texas A&M University - Commerce Vernon, Annsley Southwestern Oklahoma State University Ward, Braylee Southwestern Oklahoma State University Ward, Konner University of Montana - Western Warner, Shaylee Clarendon College Watson, Jezimay Garden City Community College Weil, Addie Texas A&M University - Commerce Weil, Cutter Coffeyville Community College Weil, Roan Casper College Weil, Rowdy Casper College Whitaker, Jenae Montana State University White, Lauren Hill College Williams, Michelle Montana State University Wittstrom, Grace Utah State University Wolstein, Haven Montana State University Workinger, Shealyn Treasure Valley Community College Wren, Landry Weatherford College Wright, Justin Garden City Community College Ybarra, Meason New Mexico State University The national headquarters of the NIRA are located in Walla Walla, Washington. More information on the association and results from recent events are available on www.collegerodeo.com.
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September 4, 2024
FORT WORTH, TX. – The NIRA (National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association) and WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) proudly announce an extension of their partnership and combined effort to provide additional opportunities for college rodeo athletes for the 2024 – 25 season. The two rodeo organizations are collaborating to offer a $10,000 Top Hand Bonus at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo scheduled for next June, for all ten disciplines.
"Last year, we saw significant progress in the partnership to promote rodeo among college athletes, with college students like Gus Galliard and Makenzie Mayes making a massive imprint at WCRA events,” said WCRA President Bobby Mote. “We are ecstatic again to be the presenting sponsor of the Armband Ceremony and offer this $10,000 bonus opportunity to college athletes. We are anxious to see college rodeo athletes qualify for WCRA events and advance to the $1 Million Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo.”
The "CNFR Top Hand Bonus" will award a total of $10,000 in cash to the contestants who earn the highest points in any single discipline at the 2025 CNFR. Athletes must have been nominated with WCRA to be eligible for the bonus. The payout by place is as follows:
- $5,000
- $3,000
- $2,000
- $1,000 VRQ Bucks
- $1,000 VRQ Bucks
- $500 VRQ Bucks
- $500 VRQ Bucks
- $500 VRQ Bucks
“NIRA is excited to announce the extension of its partnership with WCRA, which has already shown to open new doors of opportunity for our college rodeo athletes.,” said Jim Dewey Brown NIRA Commissioner. “WCRA's unwavering commitment to elevating the world of rodeo ensures that our athletes will continue to thrive in a realm of endless possibilities.”
The organizations' extended partnership includes an announcement that Ladies Goat Tying is now eligible to nominate towards the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship leaderboard (W25), and the Ladies Goat Tying discipline will now be eligible for the CNFR Top Hand Bonus.
As of the W25 leaderboard deadline (April 13, 2025), the top 20 Goat Tyers from the segment leaderboard will qualify to compete at the inaugural Women’s Rodeo World Championship Goat Tying Showcase. The showcase will occur during the 2025 WRWC event in May at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, TX.
Athletes can use code “COLLEGE25” when nominating and receive 25% off. The code is limited to four nominations and can be used to nominate any Intercollegiate rodeo. The code is valid until June 2025.
Since launching in May of 2018, the WCRA and its partners have awarded more than $18.2 million in new money to rodeo athletes. All rodeo athletes interested in learning more about the WCRA, the VRQ, or how to nominate should be directed to WCRARODEO.com or download the WCRA app HERE.
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About WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance):
WCRA is a professional sport and entertainment entity, created to develop and advance the sport of rodeo by aligning all levels of competition. In association with the PBR, WCRA produces major rodeo events, developing additional opportunities for rodeo-industry competitors, stakeholders, and fans. To learn more, visit wcrarodeo.com. For athletes interested in learning more about the WCRA Virtual Rodeo Qualifier (VRQ) system, visit app.wcrarodeo.com.
About NIRA (National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association)
NIRA is a prestigious and nationally recognized organization that governs collegiate rodeo competitions in the United States. NIRA provides a platform for college students from across the country to compete in a wide range of rodeo events, showcasing their talent and dedication to the sport. With a rich history dating back to 1949, NIRA has been instrumental in shaping the careers of many professional rodeo athletes by offering them a competitive and structured environment at the college level. NIRA plays a pivotal role in promoting the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication while fostering the growth and development of rodeo athletes, both in and out of the arena.
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July 18, 2024
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June 10, 2024
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June 2, 2024
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