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USHJA Scholarship and College Equine Programs
The USHJA Special Projects Committee has collected the information
below as a means for providing college bound students and parents
one place where they can find information about colleges that offer
equine programs and the various national and state scholarships
that are available. We understand that there are a lot of programs
and scholarships available and our goal is to continually update
the information provided.
www.ncaa.org
www.ihsa.com
www.varsityequestrian.com
http://www.ponyclub.org/scholarships.php
http://www.nextstudent.com/directory-of-scholarships/Athletic/0011/Athletic-Equestrian-scholarships.aspx
http://equestrianscholarships.com/
www.horseschools.com
Horse Show Ventures Scholarship Foundation
Horse Show Ventures Foundation Scholarship is to be awarded
to a graduating High School senior, GED recipient or continuing
College student to be used to defray their college education expenses.
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist the equestrian in the
Hunter / Jumper discipline from the Southeastern region of the United
States with the pursuit of a college education.
The Scholarship shall be awarded to the equestrian that has demonstrated
an ability to combine the pursuit of horsemanship skills in the
Hunter / Jumper discipline, commitment and passion for the sport,
while committing him or herself to a higher education.
Factors taken into consideration in selecting a recipient for the
Scholarship will be participation in equestrian competition, demonstration
of commitment to and achievement of horsemanship skills, citizenship
in the community and sport, academic effort, and need.
Scholarship applications shall be reviewed and recommendations
for award of funds shall be made by a Foundation Committee consisting
of the following of: equestrian professionals, life long amateur
equestrians, college age equestrians, and individuals outside of
the equestrian community.
Scholarship Funding for 2006 is one award in the amount of $1,000.
The Scholarship is funded by Horse Show Ventures and private donors.
Anyone wishing to donate funds toward the Horse Show Ventures Scholarship
Foundation for 2007, may do so by contacting Morgan Taylor, see
contact information below.
Applicants are to complete the Scholarship Application Form and
submit form, and if desired, a resume, to the following:
Horse Show Ventures, LLC
Scholarship Foundation
16075 Westbrook Road
Alpharetta , GA 30004
(770) 827-0175
Deadline for Submissions for the Academic Year 2007-2008 is June
30, 2007
Linerty Network Side Saddle Scholarships
The Side Saddle Training Scholarship, worth $250.00, will be awarded
to an Adult rider. Funds are
to be used for instructional purposes only.
The Side Saddle Training Scholarship, worth $250.00, will be awarded
to a Junior rider. Funds are to be used for instructional purposes
only.
For additional information, please contact:
Liberty Side Saddle Network
C/o Kit Roszko
325 South Hope Chapel Road
Jackson, NJ 08527-5052
732-364-3759
National Professional Horseman's Association
The Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance from a fund established
for children of Professional Members or Professional Members of
more than two years who are enrolled in an approved school for the
advancement of their education beyond the elementary level. Life
Associate and Life Professional membership dues are automatically
applied to the Scholarship fund and are tax deductible. ANY donation
to the Scholarship Fund is considered tax deductible by the IRS.
For scholarship applications, contact: Mrs. Frank Grenci, 20 Via
del Corso, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418. Phone: 561-694-6893.
National Jr PHA Awards - Scholarship Award
This Scholarship will be awarded to an active member of the Junior
PHA. He or she must be one who has shown interest and good sportsmanship
in any aspect of the horse industry, and has the ability to benefit
from Professional training.
The Award is to be used by said Junior for riding lessons with a
Professional Horseman of his choice, providing the Professional
is a member in good standing of the PHA.
The process to be used by each Junior Chapter to qualify for this
Award is as follows:
1. Juniors may nominate any Junior member they feel worthy.
2. Juniors to hand into the Junior Advisor or President a brief
resume of the person they are nominating.
3. Nominations will be considered by a committee consisting of
the four Junior Officers, two Professionals and two Associates
(to include the President and the Junior Advisor); the other two
left to the discretion of the President.
4. Each Chapter may nominate one Junior for every twenty-five
members or fraction thereof to the National for consideration.
5. The nominations to be sent by November 1st to the National
Junior chairman for consideration.
6. Each chapter is encouraged to give a small scholarship to its
local nominee if he or she is not the National Winner.
At the National Level
The National judging committee is to include the President, Eastern
and Western Vice-Presidents, and the Junior Chairman.
For more information call or write M.J. Mitchell, National Junior
Chairman, 914-769-6240.
The New England Medal www.newenglandequitation.com
Vermont Hunter Jumper Association www.vhja.org
Zone 5 Scholarship http://www.ushja.org/committees/hunter_zone5.shtml
ALABAMA
The Alabama Horse Council offers a scholarship to incoming freshmen.
Information on the scholarship is available at www.alabamahorsecouncil.org.
AU College of Agriculture scholarship offerings: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/adm/student/money/index.php
CALIFORNIA
LAHJA Horsemastership Scholarship: http://www.lahsa.com/programs.php
Riding For Reading: www.ridingforreading.org
The CPHA Foundation offers 5 educational scholarships annually
for CPHA Professionals who are working students or to children of
CPHA Professionals. The scholarships are for $2000.00 and the applications
are due by April 1st of each year. The application can be downloaded
from the website www.cpha.org and then hit the link for the Foundation
Page, go to scholarship application and download.
Information can also be requested from info@cpha.org or call Ruth
Frazier at 818-955-9500
HAWAII
Maui Horse Show Association offers a $1,000 scholarship to graduating
senior members.
MHSA - Maui Horse Show Association
PO Box 1835 o Makawao, Hawaii 96768
Maui Horse Show Association offers a $1,000 college scholarship
each spring to member riders that apply and fulfill scholarship
guidelines. For more information contact Karen Davidge, MHSA Scholarship
ISBERG@aol.com
IOWA
Iowa Horse Council offers scholarships. http://www.iowahorsecouncil.org/
KENTUCKY
Georgetown College Equine Scholars Program is a unique way for
students to pair their college education with their passion for
horses. We offer scholarships for all eligible students and we’ll
also match any approved horse industry scholarship they receive
up to $1,000 (for example, if they get a $1,000 scholarship from
the USPC, it will be worth $2,000 at Georgetown if they’re
accepted into the program). For more information, please contact
Jen Roytz at 502-863-8426 or http://equinescholars.georgetowncollege.edu
MICHIGAN
Michigan Hunter Jumper Association
The M.H.J.A. is pleased to sponsor a one thousand dollar educational
scholarship
open to MH.J.A. riders who are high school seniors and have been
accepted or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical
school. Applications will be accepted from Sept.. through July 31ST
and must be
postmarked on or before July 31ST. Portfolios must be complete and
no material
will be accepted after due date We are seeking riders who exemplify
good
character and horsemanship.
Applicants will be asked to submit the following:
1. A one page essay titled "How Horses Have Influenced My
Life"
2. Copy of high school transcript.
3. Do you have a college fund in place?
4. Do you qualify for financial aid?
5. Community service contributions
6. Extra curricular activities and interests
7. Letters of Recommendation
8. How long have you been a member of MHJA
9. Completed MHJA Application
The scholarship funds will be mailed to the school of your choice
upon notice
of acceptance and enrollment. A certificate of scholarship will
be awarded to
the winning applicant at the Nov. Awards Banquet.
Please send completed application and attachments to:
Scholarship Committee
Michigan Hunter Jumper Association Treasury
35169 Caryn Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
MINNESOTA
The Minnesota Horse Council www.horses-mn.org go to the "What
we do " button, and click on scholarships or contact Trina
Joyce at 612 729-7798.
NEW YORK
LIPHA Scholarship Award
One of the primary goals of the LIPHA is education. In line with
this goal, the LIPHA is proud to announce that it will offer two
scholarships, each valued at $1000.00, to two graduating high school
seniors who have been Junior PHA members for at least two years.
The winners may only use the scholarship to pay for academic fees,
and may not use it to purchase riding equipment or to pay show entry
fees and related expenses.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be scheduled to graduate from high school prior
to June 30th of the academic year.
- Candidates must be a Junior PHA member for at least two calendar
years prior to the awarding of the scholarship.
Candidates must submit their application by May 31st to be considered
for the scholarship. All applications received after that date will
be returned. In addition to filling out and sending an application,
Candidates will be required to:
- Write an essay not to exceed 500 words indicating why he/she
should receive the scholarship, what it will be used for and how
it will further his/her career.
- Supply two letters of recommendation supporting his/her level
of motivation and probability for success in his/her chosen profession.
Applications can be obtained by phoning
Don Norton at 631-234-7884 or by writing to:
Don Norton
PO Box 389
East Islip, NY 11730
PENNSYLVANIA
Eastern Pennsylvania PHA Scholarships
The EPPHA offers monetary scholarships for secondary education (college/graduate
school) to deserving members. Scholarships are available to children
whose parent(s) are professional horsemen and women (EPPHA Scholarship)
and to children whose parent(s) are not professional horsemen and
women (Jack Trainor Scholarship and Barbara J. Stock Scholarship).
We also offer the Bill Hoffman Scholarship to a deserving member
for use towards a horse-related event (i.e., clinic). For rules,
criteria, and applications please go to www.eppha.org
and then click on the "Scholarship" page for applications.
VIRGINIA
The Allie Miller Memorial Riding Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship
donated from the VHSA Foundation and Allie Miller's Family in honor
of her memory. It is given to a junior rider on the basis of need,
ability and desire, and is to be used for riding instructions with
a professional trainer. Selection is made by a committee from nominations
sent to the office by the VHSA membership.
The Michael Lenehan Scholarship is a $1,000 College Scholarship
in memory of Michael Lenehan donated by Mrs. Louisa Lenehan. This
scholarship is awarded to a deserving high school senior on the
basis of need, scholastic record and participation in the VHSA.
Please send in your letters now nominating either yourself or someone
you know who is worthy of one of these scholarships. Letters are
accepted throughout the show year.
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin State Horse Council offers scholarships. At www.wisconsinstatehorsecouncil.org
go to Affiliates and Programs.
RECOMMENDED READING
Horse Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges,
Secondary Schools and Specialty Equine Programs by Angela Amos
If you are interested in adding your scholarship to this list,
please contact Melanie Fransen, Director of Programs & Education,
at mfransen@ushja.org or
859.225.6960.
The Scholarship Information Page is presented by the USHJA as
an educational and informational resource for our members and the
public. The information and links are provided for reference only
and the USHJA does not endorse, promote or sponsor the organizations,
associations, institutions or programs listed.
Although the USHJA strives to keep the presented information
and links accurate and current, it makes no warranties or guarantees
as to their accuracy or currency. USHJA shall not be liable for
any damages, claims or actions incurred or undertaken as a direct
or indirect result of the information contained on this website.
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