Scholarship Info
The Smith County Junior Livestock Show strives to provide scholarships to outstanding FFA, 4-H, and FCCLA members. Each year, applicants go through an interview process and are awarded at our SCJLS show auction.
Scholarships for 2026 will be exclusively online. Please apply below.
Deadline is March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Eligibility Requirements
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Applicant must have participated as an exhibitor at the Smith County Junior Livestock Show for a minimum of two years during his/her high school career.
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Applicant must be a bona fide 4-H, FCCLA, or FFA member on good standing with a Smith County club or chapter.
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Applicants need not major in agriculture to obtain the scholarship.
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Only graduating seniors are eligible to apply.
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Qualifications will be based on leadership, citizenship, SCJLS participation, project work, and need.
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High school transcript must be attached.
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A photograph of the applicant must accompany the application.
Method of Selection
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Applications should be submitted online by March 13 at 11:59 PM.
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Winners will be announced at the Smith County Junior Livestock Show Sale of Champions.
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Applicants should fill out an official Smith County Junior Livestock Show application posted in the spring.
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Applicants will be selected through the SCJLS Scholarship Committee comprised of community stakeholders.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Madelyne Eaton - $4000
Bailey Gilleland - $3000
Clara Brown - $2250
Iris Leonardo - $2250
Keegan Blackburn - 1250
Cody Burke - $1250
Lindsey Lowry - $1000
Shelby Smith - $1000