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 2026 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/
2026 Applications close at midnight April 17, 2026
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, 2026
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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🚨 2026/2027 AHSRA MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨
The countdown is over—it’s officially time to get ready for another rodeo season!
Whether you’re returning for another year or joining the Alberta High School Rodeo Association for the very first time, we can’t wait to welcome you.
Before purchasing your membership, here are a few important reminders:
✅ Memberships are required before entering fall rodeos.
✅ Please allow at least 5 business days for memberships to be processed.
✅ Membership fees increase by $50 on August 1, so don’t wait!
2026/2027 Membership Fees
• Junior High (Grades 5–8): $275
• High School (Grades 9–12): $325
The first rodeos of the season are just around the corner!
📍 District 1
• Junior High – Pincher Creek | August 29–30 (Tentative)
• High School – Pincher Creek | August 28–29 (Tentative)
📍 District 2
• Junior High – Stettler | August 28–29 (Approved)
• High School – Stettler | August 29–30 (Approved)
📍 District 3
• Junior High – La Crete | August 28–29 (Approved)
• High School – La Crete | August 28–29 (Approved)
⚠️ Important: When completing your NHSRA Member Release, your Commissioner must complete their section before your membership can be approved.
Everything you need—including membership instructions, required forms, district rodeo schedules, important dates, and frequently asked questions—can be found here:
https://albertahsrodeo.ca/become-a-member/
We can’t wait to welcome returning members and meet the newest members of the AHSRA family.
We’ll see you in the arena!
#AHSRA #TeamAlberta #HighSchoolRodeo #JuniorHighRodeo
🎉 AHSRA Memberships are NOW OPEN! 🤠
Ready to rodeo with us this season? Your AHSRA membership is the first step!
Whether you’re entering Junior High (Grades 5–8) or High School (Grades 9–12), we’re excited to welcome both new and returning members for another incredible season.
Before you purchase your membership, here are a few things to know:
✔ Complete your membership through the NHSRA membership system.
✔ Your membership is not active until all required forms have been completed, uploaded, reviewed, and approved.
✔ Please allow up to five business days for your membership to be processed. You cannot enter rodeos until your membership has been approved.
📅 Important Membership Dates
🗓 July 1 – Memberships Open
🗓 August 1 – Membership fees increase by $50, so purchasing your membership before this date can save you money.
Everything you need to become a member—including membership fees, required forms, important deadlines, and step-by-step instructions—can be found here:
https://albertahsrodeo.ca/become-a-member/
We can’t wait to welcome both new and returning members for another amazing AHSRA season. See you in the arena! 🤠
Team Alberta is headed home from Guthrie, Oklahoma, and what a week it has been.
The Junior High National Finals Rodeo is officially in the books, and we’re beyond proud of the way these athletes represented Alberta on one of the biggest stages in youth rodeo.
Together, Team Alberta brought home multiple Top 20 World finishes, including several Top 10 performances and a Top 5 finish.
To our Team Alberta athletes—thank you for representing Alberta with determination, sportsmanship, resilience, and heart. You gave us so much to cheer for this week, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Congratulations on an incredible Junior High Nationals. Safe travels home, Team Alberta. Alberta is proud of you. ❤️🤍❤️
#TeamAlberta #JHNFR #AHSRA
Sometimes the most memorable moments at Nationals happen outside of competition. ❤️🇨🇦
This week, Antonio Montoya from New Mexico proudly carried the Canadian flag during grand entry at the Junior High National Finals Rodeo.
As Canadians, that meant more to us than he probably realizes.
Since then, we’ve learned that Antonio has been a fan of Canada for quite some time. He even bid on the Canadian silent auction at the NHSRA Winter Meeting, has been enjoying Canadian snacks, and hopes to make it north one day for a fishing trip.
His mom described him as “a great kid with a humble heart,” and after getting to know a little more about him, we’d have to agree.
On behalf of Team Alberta—and we think it’s safe to say all of the Canadian provinces competing at Nationals—thank you, Antonio. Thank you for carrying our flag with pride and for showing such genuine kindness and respect for our country.
The rodeo world is a small one, and it’s people like you who make it feel even smaller.
We’ll be cheering for you from Canada, and we hope that fishing trip becomes a reality someday. 🇨🇦❤️🤠
