Scholarship Program

Last year, the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo awarded $155,000 in scholarships to 43 Texas students in 2020 during a special Facebook Live Announcement, underwritten by Alliance Bank Central Texas.

Due to COVID-19, the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo was unable to host the students and their families at the annual Scholar Recognition Banquet; however, the organization was able to recognize them with a Facebook Live announcement on Tuesday, May 19 ^th. Students receiving scholarships represented the following schools: Aquilla, Bowie, Chapel Hill, China Spring, Clifton, Columbus, Connally, Cranfills Gap, Eagle Christian Homeschool Academy, Gatesville, Gholson, Hubbard, Mart, McGregor, Normangee, Robinson, Rogers, Salado, TSTC, Texas Tech, White Horse Christian Academy and Vanguard College Preparatory School.

These scholarships are part of the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo’s annual commitment of providing scholarships to the youth of Central Texas which is made possible thanks to our sponsors and volunteers. Each year, our volunteers spend countless hours raising money through various fundraisers to contribute to this fund. Since its beginning, the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo has committed more than $3.25 million to the youth of Texas.

2020 Top Scholar - Hailey Crumley
The Top Scholar in 2020 was Hailey Crumley from Robinson High School who received the Top Scholar and Board of Directors Scholarship in the amount of $20,000.

The Reserve Top Scholar was Meghan Malcik from Rogers High School and she received the Reserve Top Scholar and Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholarship for $15,000.

The Third Overall Scholar was Kyle Coward from Gatesville High School and he received a Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholarship for $10,000.

2019 Top Scholar - Laynie Grisham
The 2019 Top Scholar was Laynie Grisham from Connally High School who received the Top Scholar and Board of Directors Scholarship in the amount of $15,000. She went on to attend McLennan County Community College with hopes of becoming a nurse.
The Reserve Top Scholar was Halee Wise from Waco High School and she received the Reserve Top Scholar and Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholarship for $10,000.

Both the Top and Reserve Top Scholar were also Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Sweethearts.

2018 Top Scholar - Phoebe Park
The Top Scholar of the evening was Phoebe Park from Midway High School who received a scholarship in the amount of $15,000.

The Reserve Top Scholar was Faith Butler from Robinson High School and she received a $10,000 scholarship.

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