LIONS RODEO SCHOLARSHIP Texas A&M University-Commerce Scholarship Process To college rodeo while attending Texas A&M University-Commerce (A&M Commerce) is a privilege. Rodeo scholarships are available for those who have the ability to do college level coursework and who are competitive in the rodeo arena. Students are evaluated in a holistic manner and thus student information such as SAT and/or ACT, GPA, and success in and outside the arena will be considered. For timed event participants, horses being ridden will also be considered in the holistic process. Scholarships amounts may vary per academic year. Individuals attending A&M Commerce and who have been competing in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) but have smaller rodeo scholarships (or no scholarship) and who meet the holistic criteria, both academically and competitively, will be given first priority for larger scholarships. Students who are attending A&M Commerce but not competing in NIRA rodeos and who meet the holistic criteria both academically and competitively in rodeos outside of the NIRA collegiate rodeos will be considered for scholarship. College transfers and high school graduates with outstanding records (i.e. Year-End Champions, Regional Champions, National Champions) will be considered. Students are also strongly encouraged to apply for University-wide scholarships as well. Please check with the Financial Aid Office. Instructions: Please mail the packet with the following information below to: Dr. Edward Romero Advisor & Coach, Lions Rodeo Texas A&M University-Commerce P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, TX 75429-3011 Or optionally email to [email protected]: • • • • •

Completed Lions Rodeo Scholarship Application (include short answer responses) Current Resume (required) Unofficial Transcripts (required) Video or DVD* highlighting your talents in the rodeo arena (required) Letter of Recommendation (optional)

*NOTE: In lieu of sending a hard copy video or DVD, you can provide working links or URL’s to videos of you competing on the web. Please make sure to include working URL’s or links in your application. Non-working links will consider your application to be incomplete. Students planning to attend in the fall semester should submit their scholarship packet as soon as possible due to limited scholarships. Incomplete files will not be considered until all items above have been received. No exceptions!

Lions Rodeo Scholarship Application Texas A&M University-Commerce Biographical Information (Section I) Name of Applicant: __________________________________ TAMUC CWID: _______________ Email: ______________________________ Academic Major: ________________________________ Permanent Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ______________ Classification (Section II) (Please check item(s) then skip down to the appropriate section) In the Fall semester, are you going to be a: High School Student ___ Transfer Student ___ College Student at TAMUC ___ a. High School Student Anticipated High School Graduation Date: _______________ Grade Point Average __________ ACT(if known) __________ SAT(if known) __________ High School: ________________________________________________________________________ Address of High School: _______________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ______________ Anticipated Major in College: ___________________________________________________________ b. Transfer Student (Please check one) As of Fall 2014 semester you will be a college: Freshman ___ Sophomore ___ Junior ___ Senior ___ Cumulative GPA: __________ Cumulative Hours Anticipated Transferring: __________ Institution Attending: __________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ______________ College Major: _______________________________________________________________ Are transcripts Attached: Yes ___ No ___ c. Current Texas A&M University-Commerce Student (Please check one) As of Fall 2014 semester you will be a college: Freshman ___ Sophomore ___ Junior ___ Senior ___ Please indicate number of hours currently completed towards your degree: __________ How many credit hours will you be enrolled in the fall semester? __________ Cumulative GPA: __________ Cumulative Hours (if applicable): __________ Have you applied for financial aid at Texas A&M University-Commerce? Yes ___ No ___ Have you received financial aid at Texas A&M University-Commerce? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, how much have you received? _____________________________________________________ d. Rodeo events you plan to be EVALUATED in for consideration of rodeo scholarship: SADDLE BRONC ___

BAREBACK ___

BULL RIDING ___

TEAM ROPING ___

STEER WRESTLING ___ TIE-DOWN ROPING ___

GOAT TYING ___

BARREL RACING ___

BREAKAWAY ROPING ___

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Rodeo Data (Section III) Which events do you plan to COMPETE in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association while at Texas A&M University-Commerce? SADDLE BRONC ___

BAREBACK ___

BULL RIDING ___

TEAM ROPING ___

STEER WRESTLING ___ TIE-DOWN ROPING ___

GOAT TYING ___

BARREL RACING ___

BREAKAWAY ROPING ___

Please provide a synopsis of your participation in, and any awards or year-end placing’s that you have received through rodeo. List accomplishments in each of the rodeo events above only: ______________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ References (Section IV) Please provide three references who we may contact at our discretion and who can vouch for your integrity, character, athleticism and leadership abilities. Name: ________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Email: _______________________ City: ___________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ______________ Name: ________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Email: _______________________ City: ___________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ______________ Name: ________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Email: _______________________ City: ___________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ______________ Checklist Is your application complete, including short answer? ☐ Resume attached: ☐ All transcripts included (from all schools if more than one): ☐ Highlight videos: ☐ URL/Link(s): __________________________________________________ Letter of recommendation (optional): ☐

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Short Answer (Section V) a. List activities you are currently involved in and outside of rodeo, and any honors or awards you may have received since high school, emphasizing any leadership roles that you may have assumed. (Current high school students or incoming college freshman can include high school information and or leadership roles.) ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

b. Discuss your career goals as they relate to your college education and also your immediate plans for pursing those goals. ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

c. Explain how positive lifestyle choices are important to you as a rodeo athlete. ___________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Eligibility and Stipulations of Award 1. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 academic credit hours each semester and pass at least 9 academic credit hours. (Please note, PE courses do not count, unless you are a Kinesiology and Sports Studies major at A&M Commerce.) 2. Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA based on all college courses completed or a 2.00 GPA based upon the previous term of enrollment. 3. The student must maintain membership in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and be a member in good standing. 4. Students must participate in all 10 sanctioned NIRA rodeos, attend, and assist in conducting regularly scheduled practices sessions, meetings, fundraisers, and community service events. 5. Any scholarship award can be a partial book, tuition, room and board award or any combination thereof, and will be credited to the student’s account with the Financial Services Office through coordination by the Office of Financial Aid. 6. Scholarship awards can and will be revoked when considered appropriate. Such revocation will be primarily based on, but not limited to, inadequate academic performance and/or nonparticipation in the NIRA but awards can also be revoked for University misconduct. 7. The scholarship MAY increase if you individually qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo, and/or win an individual National Championship, and/or receive a 4.0 GPA for the academic year. 8. Scholarships are for one academic year (Fall/Spring) and students must reapply annually. 9. Please mail the complete scholarship application packet to: Dr. Edward W. Romero Advisor & Coach, Lions Rodeo Texas A&M University-Commerce P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, TX 75429-3011 Phone: 903-886-5027 Application Submission Option: Email ALL electronic or digital files of the packet to: [email protected]. It is recommended you follow up with a phone call to ensure the email and all material was received if no confirmation response was received within 48 hours.

I understand the requirements of the application, and to the best of my knowledge, the information furnished in this application is true and complete. I understand that the information may be verified and that if it is found to be incorrect, this application may be rejected or the award revoked. _____________________________________________ Signature

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