Southwest District Livestock Show Scholarships
Cultivating Success Beyond the Arena
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Invest in the Next Generation
Partner with the Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo to provide educational scholarships for deserving graduating senior exhibitors. Your support helps recognize hard work, leadership, and dedication while investing in the future of agriculture and rural communities. Learn more about scholarship sponsorship opportunities below.
2026 Participation Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to Libby Baccigalopi
Sponsored by
B1 Banik

Congratulations to Taylor Gilbert
Sponsored by
Venture Global LNG Scholarship

Congratulations to Aubrie Richard
Sponsored by
Venture Global LNG

Congratulations to Isabel Carbalan
Sponsored by
Global Asset Management

Congratulations to Brock Greathouse
Sponsored by
Rivers Fence Company Scholarship

Congratulations to Lexie Swinney
Sponsored by
B1 Bank

Congratulations to Nathan Faulk
Sponsored by
Alfred Palma, LLC

Congratulations to Cooper Lemons
Sponsored by
Alfred Palma Scholarship

Congratulations to Kadie Fontenot
Recipient of the Vincent, Shows & Gautreaux and Duhon & Pleasant

Congratulations to Laura Miller
Sponsored by
Global Asset Management

Congratulations to Addie Bourgeois
Recipient of the
J.C. Barman Beef Achievement Award

Southwest District Scholarship Opportunities
W. T. Burton Grand Champion Scholarship Award - $1,500.00
The W. T. Burton Scholarship honors the legacy of W. T. Burton and his commitment to agriculture, education, and the youth of Southwest Louisiana.
Exhibitors may accumulate points on no more than three (3) animals (market and/or breeding), including animals entered in showmanship.
J. C. Barman Memorial Beef Achievement Award - $1,500.00
The J. C. Barman Beef Achievement Award recognizes the contributions and dedication of J. C. Barman to the livestock industry and youth development. Awarded to deserving graduating seniors, this scholarship supports students as they continue their education and prepare for future careers.
Application forms must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. - Saturday, January ___, 2027 in the Livestock Barn Office at the Burton Complex.
Participation Scholarship - $3,000.00
The Participation Scholarship recognizes graduating seniors who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo and/or Light Horse Show. This scholarship is awarded to twelve (12) deserving seniors, with awards available for students pursuing either a college degree or vocational/trade school education.
Applicants must have participated in the Southwest District Livestock Show or Light Horse Show for a minimum of three (3) years, including the current year, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. In addition to the application, students are required to submit an essay and participate in an interview as part of the selection process.
Applications must be submitted by [Deadline Date].
Download Applications:
W. T. Burton Grand Champion Scholarship Award
J. C. Barman Memorial Beef Achievement Award
Participation Scholarship Award











