Foundation Scholarships

Please email scholarships@greeleystampede.org with questions regarding the scholarship program.

Want to Contribute to the Scholarship Fund?

The Stampede Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed to support continuing education for Weld County students. The Greeley Stampede produces and hosts annual events, including the Big Buckle Ball, Western Art Show and the Stampede Golf Tournament, to benefit the scholarship fund. Since the inception of the program in 1994, the Stampede Foundation has given more than $637,500 in scholarships to over 595 Northern Colorado students.

Academic Scholarship Information

Weld County High School seniors who meet general qualifications and are scheduled to graduate in the spring are encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their outstanding academic results, leadership in the community and plans to further their education. Recipients of the scholarship may use the scholarship at any accredited trade school, college or university.

Thanks to JBS and their Hometown Strong initiative, they have matched the Foundations $50,000 scholarship fund to total $100,000 to celebrate 100 years of the Greeley Stampede. This will make this year’s scholarships now worth $5,000 each!

Please email scholarships@greeleystampede.org with questions regarding the scholarship program.

Selection Criteria

A student graduating from a Weld County High School in spring 2022
Involvement in school and community leadership activities
Grade Point Average (Minimum cumulative of 3.50)
Financial need may be considered

Scholarship Awards

Payable to the financial aid office where the recipient will be attending, in the name of the recipient
Scholarship amount will be paid in one payment at the beginning of the fall semester
No cash paid directly to the student
Payment will be made to the college or university by August 15, 2022 or upon receiving written verification of acceptance
Scholarship must be used during the 2022-23 school year, or can be deferred for one year
Scholarship is non-renewable
Scholarships will be applicable to any institution of higher education

Rodeo Scholarship Information

One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a Colorado collegiate rodeo athlete for the 2021-2022 academic year. The application for the 2022 Rodeo Scholarship will open on December 17th, 2021. All applications must be submitted by midnight February 28th, 2022.

Please email scholarships@greeleystampede.org with questions regarding the scholarship program.

Requirements:

A competitive member of a Colorado collegiate rodeo team
Has competed in at least 4 NIRA rodeos during the 2021-2022 Season
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Enrolled as a Full-time student (12 credit hours)
Scholarship is for the 2022-2023 academic year

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