Scholarship Application

Tucson Rodeo Foundation
Glenn and Susan Dabbs Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Information

The Tucson Rodeo Foundation, Inc. (“TRF”) is proud to present the Glenn and Susan Dabbs Scholarship Fund.

The TRF’s mission is to invest in future generations, with a focus on continuing and strengthening the western way of life, through education and the development of youth and community programs related to agriculture, livestock, equestrian, veterinary medicine, and rodeo entertainment and competitions. The TRF is a duly incorporated Arizona nonprofit corporation under the Internal Revenue Service code 501(c)(3).

The Dabbs Scholarship will support those who aspire to contribute to the western way of life through the enthusiastic pursuit of a career within the agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, bovine, ovine, veterinary medicine, or western sports industries.

Applicant Requirements:

The applicant has existing ties, experience, or affiliation with a western industry or western lifestyle and has a passion to pursue a career in agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, bovine, ovine, veterinary medicine, or western sports industries. Degrees pursued may be varied but with the intent to be utilized to further a career in the areas mentioned above.
Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student and at least a second-year undergraduate at the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, or a first-year graduate enrolled at the University of Arizona College Of Veterinary Medicine.
Applicant must submit an application, and provide at least three references and a transcript.

Scholarship recipients must submit grades each semester. It is the duty of the scholarship recipient to submit their grades at the end of each semester. A minimum grade point average (“GPA”) of 3.0 is required to obtain the scholarship and the recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify for any possible future scholarships.

Noncompliance of Career Path of GPA:

Should the scholarship recipient fall below a 3.0 GPA or pursue a degree that falls outside the parameters of the spirit of the scholarship as explained above the scholarship will be nullified. Recipients can appeal this decision if there are circumstances that are deemed acceptable by the TRF and the scholarship review committee.

Required Materials:

Application: Applicant must complete the TRF provided application.
Transcript: Applicant must submit a transcript from the last semester of college with the application. A scholarship recipient is required to submit a transcript at the end of each term.
References: The applicant must submit three reference letters, one from each of the following: one personal, one professional, and one from an instructor. The reference letter must state the relationship to the applicant, a reference as to the quality of the applicant’s character, perceived impact this scholarship would have on the life and future career within the areas described above. Personal references should be someone that has known the applicant for at least two years. THE THREE REFERENCE LETTERS MUST BE UPLOADED VIA THE APPLICATION FORM ALONG WITH ALL OTHER DOCUMENTATION.

For questions regarding the application process, please email the TRF at tr*********@gm***.com .

The deadline for Spring 2025 consideration is:

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Please note: this application does not save and must be finished all at once.
We suggest you scroll through first, gather the information and documentation needed, then complete and submit in one session.

Contact

First Name*

Last Name*

Home Address*

Home Address 2

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Email Address*

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*

College

What is your current enrollment status as of Fall 2024?*

Note: Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student and at least a second year undergraduate at the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, or a first year graduate enrolled at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine.

What year did you enroll in college?*

What is the name of the college you are attending?*

College Address*

College Address 2

College City*

College State*

College Zip Code*

College Phone Number*

Student ID Number*

Are you currently enrolled/accepted for enrollment at this school?*

Major(s)*

Financial

What is the total cost of tuition, room, and board at your college?*

What percentage of your tuition are you currently paying?*

Have you applied/do you plan to apply for financial aid?*

List other sources and amounts of financial aid you are currently receiving.*

Will you be working while you are going to school?*

Essay

In no more than 750 words, explain how the degree or certificate you will receive will help you enter into a career within the required industries as described above.

Upload Essay file here:*

Short Answer

Do you have an existing background and/or ties to the western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports industries prior to your current schooling? If so, please explain in 250 words or less.

Upload Short Answer #1 file here:*

Do you currently volunteer for any western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports organizations or events? If so, list volunteer experience and hours in 250 words or less..

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Social Media

Please provide links to your social media accounts. At least one is required. Copy link here:*

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

Other

References

Personal Reference

Name*

Number of years known*

Email address*

Phone Number*

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Instructor Reference

Name*

Number of years known*

Email address*

Phone Number*

Upload Instructor Ref. Letter here:*

Employer Reference

Name*

Number of years known*

Email address*

Phone Number*

Upload Employer Ref. Letter here:*

Transcript

An “official” copy of your Transcript is not required – “unofficial” is acceptable. Upload Transcript here:*

Agreements

I agree to all terms and conditions expressed through the Tucson Rodeo Foundation Glenn and Susan Dabbs Scholarship*

Checked box indicates agreement by Applicant.

I agree that if I am selected as a recipient of the scholarship, the Tucson Rodeo Foundation may use my name, image, and likeness in future marketing and social media campaigns specific to this scholarship program.*

Checked box indicates agreement by Applicant

By typing your name in the box below, you are signing this application electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this application. Applicant Signature here:

Date of Submission*

Thank you for your interest in the Tucson Rodeo Foundation and the Glenn and Susan Dabbs Scholarship Fund. Applicants will be notified and scholarships will be awarded by December 15, 2024.

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Scholarship Information