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. (2025 Show Rules, 2026 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 16
Monday, September 15 - Friday, September 19 (Online Proctored Exam) EXAM OPENS AT 10 a.m. on Monday and closes at 5 p.m. on Friday.
Saturday, October 4 - 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.

LOCATION

LOCATION:

Test - Online
Finalist presentations - Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch Map

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

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

jared@fwssr.com or sonia@fwssr.com

shoot questions or format questions, please email:

shootingsports@fwssr.com