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Southwest District Livestock Show Scholarships

Cultivating Success Beyond the Arena

Invest in the Next Generation SW District Livestock Scholarship

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.

Alfred Palma General Contractors logo, SW District Livestock Scholarship sponsor

Thank You to Our 2026 Participation Scholarship Sponsors

Venture Global LNG logo, SW District Livestock Scholarship Sponsor
B1 Bank logo, SW District Livestock Scholarship Sponsor
Global Asset Management Group logo, SW District Livestock Scholarship Sponsor
Rivers Fence Company logo, SW District Livestock Scholarship Sponsor

2026 Participation Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to Libby Baccigalopi
Sponsored by 

B1 Banik

Libby Baccigalopi holding a scholarship check sponsored by B1 Bank

Congratulations to Taylor Gilbert
Sponsored by

Venture Global LNG Scholarship

Taylor Gilbert receiving a livestock show scholarship check sponsored by Venture Global LNG

Congratulations to Aubrie Richard
Sponsored by

Venture Global LNG

Aubrie Richard holding a 2026 scholarship check sponsored by Venture Global LNG

Congratulations to Isabel Carbalan
Sponsored by

Global Asset Management

Isabel Corbelon receiving a $2,500 scholarship check sponsored by Global Asset Management.

Congratulations to Brock Greathouse 

Sponsored by

Rivers Fence Company Scholarship

Brock Guesthouse receiving a scholarship check for $2,500 sponsored by Rivers Fencing Company

Congratulations to Lexie Swinney
Sponsored by

B1 Bank

Lexie Swinney receiving a $2,500 scholarship check sponsored by B1 Bank.

Congratulations to Nathan Faulk
Sponsored by

Alfred Palma, LLC

Nathan Faulk receiving a scholarship check sponsored by Alfred Palma, LLC

Congratulations to Cooper Lemons
Sponsored by

Alfred Palma Scholarship

Cooper Lemons receiving a $2,500 livestock show scholarship sponsored by Alfred Palma, LLC

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

Kaylin Fentiman receiving a scholarship check sponsored by Vincent, Shows & Gautreaux and Duhon & Pleasant

Congratulations to Laura Miller
Sponsored by

Global Asset Management

Laura Kate Miller receiving a $2,500 scholarship check sponsored by Global Asset Management

Congratulations to Addie Bourgeois
Recipient of the

J.C. Barman Beef Achievement Award

Addie Bourgeois receiving a scholarship certificate in a rodeo arena for 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

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