Scholarships

2024 Scholarship Recipients

The Delta Rice Queen is Sloan Walker.  She is a senior at Bayou Academy. Her parents are Leland and Susi Walker. Sloan plans to attend the University of Mississippi this fall where she will study Agriculture Law.

Hayley Fyfe received the Dr. James Smith Memorial Scholarship. Hayley will serve as the Delta Rice Queen Runner-Up. She is a senior at Tunica Academy and is the daughter of Collins and Rebecca Fyfe. 

Ridge Richard was named the Delta Rice Ambassador. Ridge is the son of Rance and Hope Richard. Ridge is a senior at Bayou Academy and he plans to attend Mississippi State University this fall where he plans to study Business.

A great contest with fantastic competition!

2024 Delta Rice Festival scholarship recipients (left to right), Sloan Walker, Hayley Fyfe, and Ridge Richard

Delta Rice Queen

Sloan Walker

Runner Up

Hayley Fyfe

Delta Rice Ambassador

Ridge Richard

Delta Rice Queen/Ambassador Contest Info