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.
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Scholarships for 2026 will be exclusively online. Please apply below.
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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