Scholarship Program

The Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo, held at the Extraco Events Center in Waco is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to produce events for education, entertainment and agricultural experiences at the premier multi-use facility while giving back through youth scholarships and a positive economic impact to Central Texas.

In 2026, the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo awarded $251,000 in scholarships to 45 Texas students for the 2025-26 academic year. This continues the Fair & Rodeo’s tradition and mission of giving back through youth scholarships.

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2026 Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholars

A - Z: First Name
*Top Scholar

Adisyn Johnson

Augustus Sexton

Avah Williams

Avery Hunt

Blake Phillips

Brady McCleary

Briley Tyler

Brylee Crawford

Brynlee Edwards

Cain Williams

Caitlyn Grange

Callan Nix

Ella Porter

Emersyn Blanek

Emma Caffey

Fernando Rivera

Graycie Montfort

Hannah Bakken

Hoyt Schmunsler

Isaac Stephens

John Yarbrough

Jonah Londenberg

Kaci Armstrong

Kade Pape

Karsyn Johnson

Kinsley McPherson

Kotton West

Liam Miller

Logan Poncik

Madison Moseley

Makenna Johnson

Mason Chaney

Mason Lane

McKenzie Tiemann

Paige Fritsch

Paisley Groschke*

Patricia Reed

Payton Roberts

Ricardo Leal

Ryder Harrison

Rylee Vahlenkamp

Taylor Ivy

Travis McLellan

PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2025

Top Scholar - Garrett Pennington ($25,000)
Reserve Top Scholar - Sarah Beck ($20,000)

Number of Students that received Scholarships: 53
Total Amount Awarded: $313,000

2024

Top Scholar - Brooke Wanjura ($25,000)
Reserve Top Scholar - Ryleigh Whitwaker ($20,000)

Number of Students that received Scholarships: 52
Total Amount Awarded: $280,000

2023

Top Scholar – Taylor Colvin ($25,000)

Reserve Top Scholar - William Jones ($20,000)

Number of Students that received Scholarships: 51
Total Amount Awarded: $256,500

2022

Top Scholar - Faith Lauderdale ($25,000)
Reserve Top Scholar - Kenall Bone ($20,000)

Number of Students that received Scholarships: 49
Total Amount Awarded: $250,000

2021

Top Scholar - Lexy Ide ($20,000)
Reserve Top Scholar - Courtney Thurman ($15,000)

Number of Students that received Scholarships: 36
Total Amount Awarded: $137,000

2020

Top Scholar - Hailey Crumley ($20,000)
Reserve Top Scholar - Meghan Malcik ($15,000)

Number of Students that received Scholarships: 43
Total Amount Awarded: $155,000

2019

Top Scholar - Laynie Grisham ($20,000)
Reserve Top Scholar - Halee Wise ($15,000)

Number of Students that received Scholarships: 48
Total Amount Awarded: $153,000