ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to apply for the Don Richburg Memorial College Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following qualifications:

Eligibility:

Be enrolled in a high school Agri-Science class for the current year.
Be a current year graduating Senior.
Upon graduation, have completed at least three (3) academic calendar years and at least five (5) different semesters of instruction in Agri-Science and/or Agri-Business during grades 9 through 12.
Must have participated in the West Texas Rehab Livestock Show Program by donating, buying, or showing.
Be an active member of an FFA Chapter for the current year.
Have a minimum of at least an 80 GPA for the first three and one-half (3.5) years of high school.

Requirements:

Submit a copy of the student’s transcript for the first three and one-half (3.5) years of the student’s high school career.
Submit a typed (excluding signature), fully completed application by April 1, 2026.
Recipients must enroll in a college, university, or technical school the fall semester following graduation from high school.
Scholarship monies will be distributed to the financial aid officer of the college, university, or technical school of the recipient upon West Texas Rehab receiving verification of enrollment in the fall semester.

POLICIES AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

Recipient of the funds for the scholarship will be determined by a West Texas Rehabilitation Center Selection Committee. The amount of funds awarded each year will be $1,000. All funds collected in any given year do not have to be awarded and may be placed in an account to draw interest for future scholarships.
A scholarship may or may not be awarded each year as deemed appropriate by the West Texas Rehab Center Selection Committee. Possible reasons that would cause the scholarship to not be awarded could include, but not be restricted to:
- No eligible students.
- No eligible students planning to attend college the fall semester immediately following graduation.
The Scholarship Selection Committee will consist of no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) voting members. The selection of the committee members will be by the West Texas Rehab Center Administration and may be changed yearly if deemed necessary.
All eligible students will be offered a Scholarship application.
All eligible student applications will then be turned over to the Scholarship Selection Committee to be reviewed.
Scholarship monies will be distributed to the college, university, or technical school of each recipient upon the West Texas Rehab Center business office receiving verification of enrollment in the fall semester the year following graduation.

Download the Application (PDF)

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICANT

Name

First

Last

Age

Phone

Email

Social Security Number

Name of High School Attended

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Parent’s or Guardian Names

Father or Guardian’s Occupation:

Title:

Employer:

Mother or Guardian’s Occupation:

Title:

Employer:

Number of Older Siblings:

Ages:

Number of Younger Siblings:

Ages:

Number of Siblings Now in College:

Have you been accepted for admission to a college or university?

If yes, where?

If no, have you made application for admission?

If yes, where?

What major (course of study) do you intend to pursue?

My planned career is:

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Applicant’s numerical rank in graduating class for the first three and one-half (3.5) years of high school:

Number of students in graduating class:

(course Ages:

Applicant’s rank in graduating class as shown as a percentage:

Total number of:

A's

B's

C's

Credits:

GPA:

SAT Score

ACT Score

AGRI-SCIENCE ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

Number of academic calendar years of Agri-Science instruction completed by applicant at the end of this school year:

Number of semesters of Agri-Science instruction completed at the end of this year:

Indicate the numerical grade average for each Agri-Science course completed and indicate any course(s) in progress:

Course Name:

Grade

Average Grade of all Agri-Science courses:

FFA Leadership (List activities such as offices held, leadership events, talent, public speaking, banquets, conventions, camps, committees, educational tours, etc.)

Year

FFA Activity

Level of Participation

Chapter
District
Area
State

Judging Teams: (List teams and individual accomplishments)

Year

Judging Event

Level of Participation

Chapter
District
Area
State

Supervised Agricultural Experience Program: (List animal and crop projects, livestock shows, awards & honors, showmanship, proficiency awards, etc.)

Year

Project and Events

Level of Participation

Chapter
County
State

School & Community Activities: (List any school or community activity that you were actively involved in outside of the FFA or Ag Dept. – West Texas Rehab Sales should be included here)

Year

Activity

Level of Participation

Chapter
District
Area
State

Please submit a copy of your transcript for the first three and one-half (3.5) years of your high school career.

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Don Richburg Memorial College Scholarship Application

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility:

Requirements:

POLICIES AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICANT

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Total number of:

AGRI-SCIENCE ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

Indicate the numerical grade average for each Agri-Science course completed and indicate any course(s) in progress:

FFA Leadership (List activities such as offices held, leadership events, talent, public speaking, banquets, conventions, camps, committees, educational tours, etc.)

Judging Teams: (List teams and individual accomplishments)

Supervised Agricultural Experience Program: (List animal and crop projects, livestock shows, awards & honors, showmanship, proficiency awards, etc.)

School & Community Activities: (List any school or community activity that you were actively involved in outside of the FFA or Ag Dept. – West Texas Rehab Sales should be included here)