JAMES M. “JIM BOB” NORMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Education has been a fundamental goal of the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate from day one. The James M. “Jim Bob” Norman Scholarship Fund was established in 1984 in memory of Mr. Norman, who was chairman of the Syndicate at the time of his death. Norman 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.

Since its inception, the fund has provided over $2 million in scholarships to young men and women. In 2020, 24 $10,000 scholarships were awarded to Texas high school students. The scholars must attend a Texas institution in pursuit of a four-year bachelor’s degree in an agricultural or life sciences curriculum. They must enroll in and complete at least 12 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.

Initial and expansion funding was provided by individual, corporate and foundation contributions. In addition, contributions are made each year in conjunction with the Junior Livestock Auction. If you are interested in participating in our mission to encourage youth to pursue agricultural careers, please contact us to discuss the possibilities for making tax-deductible contributions.

 

Fln Neve, Vice Chairman-Scholarship

Phone: (972) 413-5381

fln.neve@gmail.com