Scholarship Opportunities
TSRA Scholarship Opportunities
The Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA) and TSRA Heritage 1919 offer scholarships for Texas students involved in shooting sports, hunting, wildlife conservation, and firearm safety programs.
Mr. George E. Tubb was dedicated to the promotion of shooting sports. This Canadian, Texas rancher was the Texas “Ambassador to the Shooting World.” He served as President of the Texas State Rifle Association, a Director of the National Rifle Association, a Distinguished Rifleman, a High Master in High-power Rifle, and a member of eight U.S. Palma teams that competed internationally. He was also a highly decorated World War II veteran and a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.
This scholarship was established at Texas A&M University – College Station to memorialize George Tubb’s contributions to TSRA, the NRA, and shooting sports worldwide.
Award: $2,000 scholarship for the academic year (2026–2027). The award is distributed $1,000 in the fall and $1,000 in the spring, pending eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- U.S. citizen and Texas resident
- Must be a member of the Texas State Rifle Association
- Accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at Texas A&M University – College Station
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Must be an active competitive shooter, shooting team member, or member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets
Application Submission
Submit applications electronically to outreach@tsra.com.
The Benson Memorial Scholarships are awarded in honor of TSRA Past-President Don Benson and Mrs. Kitty Benson, who supported junior shooting programs in Texas for many years.
Award: Two scholarships of $1,000 each for the academic year (2026–2027). One scholarship is intended for a female applicant and one for a male applicant.
Eligibility Criteria
- U.S. citizen and Texas resident
- Must be a member of the Texas State Rifle Association
- Full-time student at a Texas college or university
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Participation in shooting sports or firearm-related activities
Submit applications electronically to outreach@tsra.com.
Applicants should review scholarship criteria thoroughly and submit all required documentation to complete a full application. Scholarship applications will be available online by March 12 of the current award year and are due electronically by 5:00 PM on June 17th. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. The goal of the TSRA Scholarship Committee is to review, evaluate, and make the appropriate scholarship recipient selections to Texas A&M-College Station and recommendations to the TSRA Heritage 1919 on July 1st. Following final award approvals, the TSRA Scholarship Committee will notify recipients via email by July 15th. Selected recipients will be required to complete final paperwork before award disbursements can be processed; disbursements will be made directly to the recipient's College/University and timing of disbursements is subject to when paperwork is received.
Donations to the TSRA Heritage 1919 Scholarship Program are encouraged and are tax-deductible. These contributions help support our youth shooting program and scholarship efforts. For more information on how to support these efforts, please contact Sharee Osborn at outreach@tsra.com.