This year the AHSRA will award over $100,000 in scholarships to graduates.
In addition to this, our members are eligible for scholarships from the NHSRA as well as external organizations.
The online Scholarship Application form is available below!
Any Grade 12 student may apply.
Applications must be submitted electronically on the AHSRA website between October 15th and April 1st. Any applications submitted after April 1st will NOT be considered.
Applications will be reviewed by Terrie Barkshire, AHSRA Scholarship Coordinator along with an independent scholarship committee. The decision of the scholarship committee is final and not open for review.
The scholarship committee considers the following criteria:
Applicants are not required to provide proof of financial need.
Awards or accomplishments in the rodeo arena are not taken into account.
The AHSRA scholarship program is intended to reward those that have supported the association over the years through their participation, passion and all around positive conduct.
By submitting the online application, you will be considered for the following scholarships:
We also award the following scholarships on behalf of the NHSRA:
Note – these 3 awards listed here are not claimed through the AHSRA office. Recipients will be provided details on how to claim these scholarships.
We encourage graduates to apply for these scholarships.
Trey was an amazing competitor and friend to many in the AHSRA. We are proud to offer a $2000.00 scholarship in his memory in conjunction with the foundation.
Download the 2025 Trey Purdie AHSRA Memorial Scholarship Application Form
The application deadline is April 1st at 4:30 pm
The Foundation also offers a $1000.00 scholarship in Trey’s name to a Gr 12 student graduating from Chinook’s Edge School Division or resides in Red Deer County and lives on a working farm or ranch. To date they have awarded over $11,000.00 in scholarships in Trey’s memory. See more info here.
Calling all cowgirls! (who are still in school) The La Due Ladies Lunch Scholarship Program has awarded over $100,000 to young women in Alberta since it’s inception! The award offers two distinct categories for promising young women in both High School and those pursuing post-secondary education. The 2025 applicants of the La Due Ladies Lunch Scholarships will have the chance to receive $15,500 in awards!
See details and apply online at https://ladueladieslunch.ca/scholarships/
2025 Applications open January 28th and close deadline – midnight April 15, 2025
Four high school scholarships:
Four Post-Secondary scholarships:
The JP Veitch & Family Scholarship is being offered through the Canadian Rodeo Historical Association, to promote learning about the cornerstone of today’s rodeo – our predecessors and their amazing stories.
Applicants must be residents of Alberta, graduating from High School in the year the scholarship is awarded, and be entering one of the following programs:
Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded per year – funded by the Leduc Black Gold Rodeo & Exhibition Association in memory of Harvey Northcott.
See details and apply online at https://www.blackgoldrodeo.com/scholarship
Application Deadline – April 15, 2025
We encourage our graduating members to apply for these scholarships.
Trey was an amazing competitor and friend to many in the AHSRA. We are proud to offer a $2000.00 scholarship in his memory in conjunction with the foundation.
Download the 2025 Trey Purdie AHSRA Memorial Scholarship Application Form
The application deadline is April 1st at 4:30 pm
The Foundation also offers a $1000.00 scholarship in Trey’s name to a Gr 12 student graduating from Chinook’s Edge School Division or resides in Red Deer County and lives on a working farm or ranch. To date they have awarded over $11,000.00 in scholarships in Trey’s memory. See more info here.
The JP Veitch & Family Scholarship is being offered through the Canadian Rodeo Historical Association, to promote learning about the cornerstone of today’s rodeo – our predecessors and their amazing stories.
Applicants must be residents of Alberta, graduating from High School in the year the scholarship is awarded, and be entering one of the following programs:
Download the JP Veitch / CRHA Scholarship Application
Calling all cowgirls! (who are still in school) The La Due Ladies Lunch Scholarship Program has awarded over $100,000 to young women in Alberta since it’s inception! The award offers two distinct categories for promising young women in both High School and those pursuing post-secondary education. The 2024 applicants of the La Due Ladies Lunch Scholarships will have the chance to receive $15,500 in awards!
See details and apply online at https://ladueladieslunch.ca/scholarships/
Application deadline – midnight April 21, 2024
Four high school scholarships:
Four Post-Secondary scholarships:
Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded per year – funded by the Leduc Black Gold Rodeo & Exhibition Association in memory of Harvey Northcott.
See details and apply online at https://www.blackgoldrodeo.com/scholarship
Application Deadline – April 15, 2024
Members who are in their Grade 12 year are strongly encouraged to apply for their AHSRA scholarship by completing the AHSRA Scholarship Application Form. By completing this form you are automatically eligible for the Raffle Scholarship, AHSRA Merit Awards, NHSRA Merit Awards, Canadian Finals Scholarships earned, Presidents Award, Teskey Top Hand Award.
It’s not difficult but it does take a little bit of time, so don’t wait until the last minute. The deadline is April 1st and applications must be sent by mail to Terrie Barkshire, Box 118, Delburne, AB T0M 0V0.
Questions about AHSRA scholarships may be directed to the Provincial Scholarship Administrator:
Terrie Barkshire Box 118, Delburne, AB T0M 0V0
barkshire@platinum.ca 403-358-0161
Once you are enrolled in a post secondary program, complete the Scholarship Claim Form – it must include the following information:
We will accept emails with proof of payments all year, but please note that scholarship payouts will take place on only three times throughout the year:
Congratulations to our 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Claimed through the AHSRA Office.
Hadley Aebly – $825
Justin Andres – $1,100
Kami Babuik – $825
Desi Bergen – $1,925
Kate Bews – $1,925
Cole Blades – $1,650
Teagan Brink – $1,100
Kirsten Bruder – $550
Shae Burlock – $1,925
Kate Csabay – $1,650
Kailee Dame – $825
Jessie Debolt – $1,650
Chance Freemark – $1,925
Beau Gardener – $1,375
Tia Glazier – $1,925
Jessy Hallhan – $1,375
Katelyn Hirsche – $1,100
Tylynn Howson – $1,375
Brooklynne Hymanyk – $825
Codi James – $1,650
Mattie Jensen – $1,100
Brenden Kasinec – $1,100
Hailey Keith – $550
Mercedes Kennedy – $825
Denver Leitch – $1,650
Madison Levangie – $1,925
Pyper Lillico – $1,925
Keston Loewen – $550
Emma Longson – $1,850
Grace Macza – $1,925
Liv Malone – $1,925
Hannah Martz – $1,925
Hanna McGladdery – $550
Hayley McGovern – $2,125
Tynell McInenly – $2,025
Holly Mulligan – $1,925
Lucy Nunn – $1,375
Harlee Peck – $1,650
Tegan Poitras – $1,650
Keldon Powell – $1,100
Elsie Rawlings – $1,650
Charlee Resch – $1,925
Denim Ross – $2,025
Mary Saliba – $825
Owen Schauer – $1,925
Shayanna Scheller – $1,925
Brynn Scoville – $825
Payton Scoville – $1,100
Trinity Sewell – $275
Hannah Sheehan – $1,925
Chase Siemens – $1,925
Coy Skocodopole – $1,925
Lexi Strandquist – $1,650
Kasen Swanson – $275
Clare Taylor – $1,925
Tawnie Thompson – $1,925
Waci Thomson – $1,925
Brianne Vig – $1,375
Hannah Wagstaff – $825
Olivia Walker – $1,925
Haylee Weatherly – $1,100
Tayden Westendorf – $1,100
Sheridan Whitlow – $825
Natalie Wittmack – $1,650
Tamara Zaugg – $825
Claimed through the AHSRA Office.
Kate Csabay
Hannah Martz
Holly Mulligan
Lucy Nunn
Tegan Poitras
Hannah Sheehan
Lexi Strandquist
Tawnie Thompson
Olivia Walker
Sheridan Whitlow
Claimed through the AHSRA Office.
Beau Gardner
Grace Macza
Must be claimed through the NHSRA Office.
Download the 2023 claim form here.
Katie Bews
Cole Blades
Chance Freemark
Denver Leitch
Pyper Lillico
Tynell McInenly
Elsie Rawlings
Charlee Resch
Denim Ross
Owen Schauer
Must be claimed through the NHSRA Foundation.
To claim NHSRA Arena and NHSR Foundation scholarships, recipients who are currently enrolled in post-seconadry institutions must mail their Claim Form (received in a white envelope at time of presentation) and a copy of their upcoming academic semester schedule to:
National High School Rodeo Foundation
163 Mallard Lane
Cameron, LA, 70631
Multiple Claim Forms should be placed in one (1) envelope with one (1) copy of the academic schedule. The address shown above replaces any other addresses found on Claim Forms. Email questions to stephanied.rodrigue@gmail.com.
Claimed through the AHSRA Office.
Every year the AHSRA awards $250 to one Grade 5 or 6 boy and girl in each district. These funds can be used towards clinic fees or instruction. The recipients are chosen by the district executive and have two years to claim this award.
Receipients have two years to claim this scholarship, by submitting a receipt of clinic / instruction fees to the provincial secretary Email ahsraoffice@gmail.com.
Claimed through the AHSRA office.
2022-2023
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🐴🏆 ATTENTION REINED COW HORSE CONTESTANTS 🏆🐴
The 2026 Alberta High School Provincial Finals Reined Cow Horse go-round patterns have now been posted on EQuest.
Contestants are encouraged to review the patterns prior to arriving in Claresholm and come prepared for competition.
View the patterns on EQuest:
https://www.equestevent.com/events/alberta-hs-finals-2026/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oq-TvGbP6vuedPRzC6M-gFKKhPXgIBnQ/view?usp=sharing
Good luck to all competitors as you prepare for Provincial Finals! 🤠
#AHSRA #AlbertaHSRodeo #ReinedCowHorse #HSFinals2026
🚨 AHSRA HIGH SCHOOL PROVINCIAL FINALS – IMPORTANT CHECK-IN INFORMATION 🚨
Attention all HS Finals contestants and families!
As you prepare to head to Claresholm next week, please review these important check-in reminders before you arrive.
📍 **Check-In Locations & Times**
**Tuesday:** Noon – 8:00 PM | 3 Flat Arena Office (East)
**Wednesday:** 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM | 3 Flat Arena Office (East)
**Thursday:** 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Community Centre
**Friday:** 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Community Centre
⚠️ **All contestants must be checked in by 8:00 AM Friday.**
📸 **Mandatory Contestant Meeting & Team Photo**
Friday at 9:00 AM
Wrangler Arena (West)
✅ Please remember:
• Be respectful to all volunteer check-in staff and parking attendants.
• A signed Parent Release Form must be submitted at check-in.
• Contestant headshots will be taken during check-in. Please wear a western shirt and cowboy hat.
• Stalls will be open and labelled by Monday.
• A stall map will be posted in EQuest. Please use only your assigned stall.
• Power Site and Self-Penning assignments will also be posted in EQuest.
• If you arrive outside check-in hours, you may park, but you may be required to move in the morning.
• Contestants who purchased self-penning must park in the designated self-penning area.
• An updated grounds map will be posted in EQuest by Saturday.
📢 Stay informed!
All Provincial Finals information will be posted on:
• AHSRA Website
• EQuest Event – 2026 HS Finals Page
• Facebook & Instagram: @albertahsrodeo
Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing everyone in Claresholm for an exciting week of action! 🤠🏆
https://albertahsrodeo.ca/high-school/alberta-hs-finals/
https://equestevent.com/events/alberta-hs-finals-2026?_gl=1*twjicv*_ga*NzU4MzUyOTA0LjE2ODQ5MDAxNjE.*_ga_TFDTCV79QT*czE3ODAwODQ5NjAkbzQ2OCRnMSR0MTc4MDA4NDk2NyRqNTMkbDAkaDA.
🎤 🎤 HIGH SCHOOL FINALS QUALIFIERS — ACTION REQUIRED
If you’ve qualified for the 2026 Alberta High School Rodeo Association Provincial Finals, your NHSRA Announcer Biography must be updated by Sunday at 6PM.
Announcers use this information throughout Provincials to introduce contestants to spectators, sponsors, livestream viewers, and fellow competitors.
To update your bio:
✔ Log in to your NHSRA Membership Profile
✔ Select “Edit My Profile”
✔ Scroll to “Announcer Biography”
✔ Update your information (200 character maximum)
Not sure what to include?
• Hometown
• School
• Events you compete in
• Rodeo accomplishments
• Future plans
• Fun facts or interests
This is your chance to tell your story before arriving in Claresholm.
👀 PSSSST…
Junior High contestants headed to Nationals should update theirs too!
The announcer bio follows you beyond Provincials, so now is the perfect time to make sure it’s current and ready to go.
⏰ Deadline for High School Provincial Qualifiers: Sunday at 6PM.
🔥 2026 AHSRA Provincial Bull Riding Qualifiers 🔥
Congratulations to the athletes who have earned their spot at the 2026 AHSRA Provincial Finals!
A special thank you to the Town of Claresholm and Deep Valley Power Systems, sponsors of the Bull Riding saddle.
The Alberta High School Rodeo Association, in conjunction with the Willow Creek Agricultural Society, looks forward to welcoming these qualifiers to Claresholm this June.
All official Finals information is available here:
https://albertahsrodeo.ca/high-school-finals/
#AHSRA #ProvincialQualifiers #BullRiding #RoadToClaresholm #TeamAlbertaRodeo
