Education has been a fundamental goal of The Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate since its inception. It has provided over $14 million in funds to Texas youth by purchasing their projects at the Fort Worth Stock Show Junior Livestock Auction. In most cases, these funds are a critical element in their plans to pursue a college education. In addition, the Syndicate has an endowed scholarship fund. The James M. "Jim Bob" Norman Scholarship Fund was established in 1984 as a permanent endowment in memory of Jim Bob Norman who was chairman of the Syndicate at the time of his death. Jim Bob was active in many youth organizations and it was his dream to start a college scholarship endowment to help young Texas men and women pursue agricultural careers.

The endowment has provided over $300,000 in scholarships to thirty-eight young men and women. The Fund is planning to increase its endowment and the number of scholarships. See Endowment Development below for information on making contributions to the endowment.

The Scholarship Program
The Fund currently grants two $8,000 scholarships each year to Texas high school students. The scholars must attend a Texas institution in pursuit of a four-year bachelor degree in an agricultural or life sciences curriculum. They must enroll in and complete at least twelve hours each semester. The scholarships are granted through and administered by 4-H and FFA. The Fund stays in touch with its scholars' progress through reports from 4-H and FFA as well as direct communication with the scholars.