The Pinto Ranch Western Achievement Scholarship

Pinto Ranch

Award: $2,000

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

To foster American heritage through Western culture and recognize hardworking high school seniors who have an appreciation for Western history and traditions. Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; must have a minimum 3.5 GPA; must be an active member of FFA or similar agricultural or environmental organization; must plan to enroll in an accredited college/university in fall of the scholarship year; must have a minimum 24 hours of community service. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit Official High School transcript; copy of the college acceptance letter; Applicant must submit a 500-word essay on one of three topics: 1. What does it mean to live in America? What would you change? How can you help make that change?; 2. Describe how you are a leader in both your school and in your community.; 3. A long-standing Western tradition is to apprentice under a tradesman or craftsman to carry on that job or tradition. Who would you apprentice under and why? Further application details are available online at www.pintoranch.com/scholarships. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.

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