The Certified Texas Bred Registry (CTBR) Program, an initiative of the Texas Pork Producers Association, proudly announces that the program has awarded $58,500 in scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors in 2026. This investment signifies the association’s commitment to supporting the next generation of swine industry leaders.
The scholarships are distributed through three key programs:
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CTBR Foundation Female Scholarship and Grant: Funded by proceeds from the sale of a donated foundation gilt at the Texas Elite Showcase, this program has contributed over $145,000 to youth since its inception. For 2025, the foundation female was donated by Jarrot and Dwight Foote of JDF Farms of Seminole. Recipients will each receive a $2,500 scholarship.
- Kenley Krohn – Klondike FFA
- Lilah Bohnert – Kendall Co. 4-H
- Payten Shuping – Floydada FFA
- Reese Huffaker – Post FFA
- Tatum Braden – Glasscock Co. 4-H
- Weston Lackey – Haskell FFA
- Grant Recipient: Kotton West – San Patricio Co. 4-H
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Scholars of Honor: This scholarship honors high school seniors who have actively participated in CTBR-sanctioned events. For the inaugural year of this scholarship, 15 seniors each received a $2,000 award.
- Addison Scott – Kendall Co. 4-H
- Brynlee Edwards – Idalou FFA
- Isabella Slauson – Williamson Co. 4-H
- Kenley Krohn – Klondike FFA
- Kindal Shackelford – Sulphur Springs FFA
- Kinley Rohan – Fort Bend Co. 4-H
- Kinley Shieldknight – Gruver FFA
- Kotton West – San Patricio Co. 4-H
- Lacy Seidenberger – Glasscock Co. 4-H
- Lilah Bohnert – Kendall Co. 4-H
- Reese Huffaker – Post FFA
- Reid Powell – Jourdanton FFA
- Shyla Brockman – Collin Co. 4-H
- Tatum Braden – Glasscock Co. 4-H
- Weston Lackey – Haskell FFA
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Premier Exhibitor Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to the top 10 exhibitors in the Premier Exhibitor program, with scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 based on rank. For 2025, over 530 exhibitors earned Premier Exhibitor points.
- Lily Cooper – Lubbock Co. 4-H ($3,000)
- Lilah Bohnert – Kendall Co. 4-H ($2,500)
- Ky Blount – Kerr Co. 4-H ($1,500)
- Tatum-Bec Price – Scurry Co. 4-H ($1,000)
- Tucker Stork – Hico FFA ($500)
- Weston Lackey – Haskell FFA ($500)
- Kodi Kelso – Marion FFA ($500)
- Mason Albus – Cochran Co. 4-H ($500)
- Leighton Phillips – Wylie-Abilene FFA ($500)
- Kenley Krohn – Klondike FFA ($500)
For more information about the CTBR Program and scholarship opportunities, please visit texaspork.org/scholarships.
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