AIM FOR EDUCATION

PRESENTING SPONSOR

AIM FOR EDUCATION is a $20,000 merit-based scholarship program for Texas 4-H & FFA members participating in the FWSSR's Jr. Shooting Sports Competition. The program tests high school senior competitors on a robust curriculum covering shooting and wildlife/land conservation topics. Top-scoring contestants on the online exam will advance to an in-person presentation to a 3 judge panel.

The Aim for Education scholarship program will also be subject to the General Rules and Regulations of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show found here. (2026 Show Rules, 2027 Show Rules coming late summer)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Open to high school seniors
No cost to enter
Must have competed in the FWSSR Junior Shooting Sports Competition for 2 years (inclusive of the current year, does not need to be consecutive)
Online exam with top scores advancing to in person presentation

schedule:

Study materials released on or before June 15
Monday, September 14 - Friday, September 18 (Online Proctored Exam) EXAM OPENS AT 10 a.m. on Monday and closes at 5 p.m. on Friday.
Saturday, October 3 - Finalist's Presentation to Judges Panel

format:

50-Question Online Exam
Top 10 Scoring Contestants Advance to Finalist Presentations
Participants are encouraged to be neatly dressed, but due to facility limitations, presentable shooting attire is acceptable.

2026 ONLINE TESTING DATES

Online testing is scheduled between Monday, September 14 - Friday, September 18. Competitors may take the exam at any one-sitting during that time frame.

LOCATION

LOCATION:

Test - Online
Finalist presentations - NEW Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch
8137 FM 1902, Joshua, Texas 76058 Map

Eligible participants will be allowed ONE OPPORTUNITY to take the online exam and must participate in the Jr. Shooting Sports Competition.

how to enter

Must have competed in the FWSSR Junior Shooting Sports Competition for 2 years (inclusive of the current year, does not need to be consecutive) CLICK HERE TO ENTER
Select "YES" in the Junior Shooting Sports Application when asked if you would like to enter AIM FOR EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 1 DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS
Only Texas 4-H and FFA members may enter

Reference Materials

Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Online Course Manual -https://tpwd.texas.gov/learning/hunter_education/instructor/basic_course_outline_new_textbook.pdf

Refer to “Hunter Ed Online Course” midway on left column. Study materials include Chapters 2, 3, 6 and 9.

Chapter 2 – Firearms and Ammunition
- Firearms and Ammunition
- Shotguns
- Shotgun Ammunition/Shotshells
- Chokes and Patterns
- Shot for Game
- Firearms Cleaning and Maintenance
Chapter 3 – Shooting Skills
- Shotgun shooting Styles
Chapter 6 – Hunting Safety
- Hunting Safety
- Transporting Firearms
- Safely Carrying Firearms
- Firearm Safety
Chapter 9 – Wildlife Conservation

Natl. Sporting Clays Association Rule Book - CLICK HERE

Refer to sections IV, VI, VII and X.

Section IV – Rules of Conduct
- Item G – Spectator Rules of Conduct
Section VI – Rules and Regulations for Registered Tournaments
- Item D – Course Set-up and Requirements
- Item E – Shoot Officials and Personnel
- Item I – Official Scores
Section VII – Tournament Rules
- Item G – Scoring Procedure
Section X – Glossary

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To visit more in depth about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

ashley@fwssr.com or sonia@fwssr.com

shoot questions or format questions, please email:

shootingsports@fwssr.com