As one of the NCHA Foundation tenets, the youth scholarship tenet ensures that NCHA youth members have the funds available to achieve their higher education goals by providing the youth the opportunity to earn scholarships in and out of the cutting arena.
The NCHA Foundation currently provides over $50,000 in merit-based scholarship funds to NYCHA members in good standing annually. Applications go live on April 1st and must be fully submitted by June 30th. All merit-based scholarship applications must be submitted via the online portal. To learn more about the merit-based scholarship program, visit the NCHA Foundation Scholarships Page.
The NCHA Foundation provides over $80,000 by funding major NYCHA scholarship cuttings:
In addition to the scholarship opportunities, the NCHA Foundation also offers a Grant Program that financially supports youth education and leadership activities and events at both the local and national levels.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at scholarships@nchafoundation.org.
The purpose of the Milt Bradford Heritage of Ranching/ Agriculture Memorial Scholarship is to assist students who are seeking to further their education with continuing the heritage of ranching and/ or agriculture. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded at the 2021 NYCHA Youth Convention Week during the NYCHA Award Banquet at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The recipient will be notified prior to the NYCHA Award Banquet.
The eligibility requirements are as follows:
Applicants will be selected on following criteria:
Please write a short essay, no more than 250 words, explaining how your college education will help you achieve your career objectives and personal goals.
Milt Bradford Heritage of Ranching/Agriculture Memorial Scholarship
Milt Bradford Heritage of Ranching/Agriculture Memorial Scholarship Application - Due July 6
The NYCHA is fortunate to partner with numerous organizations both in and out of the cutting industry. These partnerships not only provide our youth members the opportunity to gain skills in leadership but also the ability to apply for scholarships.