EQUUS Foundation Scholarships

• Several scholarship opportunities are available. 
• Applications open on September 1, and close October 15
• Applicants need to confirm that they are enrolled in an equine studies program at a participating educational institution on the EQUUS Foundation Equine Education Network before applying. 
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Purina Feed Greatness Scholarship Program

• Deadline to apply is October 17, 2023
• Land O’Lakes, Inc. has established a scholarship program for students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Must have experience showing or caring for large/small livestock animals, equine, or poultry (not house pets). 
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American Morgan Horse Association

• Several grant and scholarship opportunities are available from this organization, with most application deadlines being in the fall.
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American Saddlebred Horse Association Scholarships

• ASHA Youth Scholarships:
  Deadline: Open from April 15th to June 1st.
  Description: Scholarships are awarded only to members of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, 21 years of age and under, at grade 11 or higher. Click here for more information. 
• Melissa Moore Passion for the Breed Scholarships
  Deadline: December 1st
  Description: for ASHBA and KASPHA members who are students seeking undergraduate or graduate level education, and have a sincere passion for all aspects of the American Saddlebred breed. Click here for more information.

American Saddlebred Museum Scholarships

• Keith Bartz Impact Scholarship Award: $1,500
  Deadline: 2024 applications will begin being accepted in late 2023
  Description: Keith Bartz was an individual who focused his time, talent, and resources on building the American Saddlebred Museum and celebration of the American Saddlebred horse. This scholarship celebrates his life by awarding an individual that exemplifies the same character and achievements. Applicants must be twenty-one years of age or under that has demonstrated a commitment to the American Saddlebred and to excellence in their community. High school seniors, individuals enrolled in a two-year or four-year program at any college, trade school, or university are eligible to apply. 
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American Paint Horse Association Foundation Scholarships

• Academic Scholarship: dozens of academic scholarships each year, that's $1,000 per year/renewable for four years.
  Deadline: March 1st of each year
  Description: students must be a member of the AjPHA or APHA for the past three years, must be a graduating high school senior (or apply within two years of graduation), must pass a college entrance examination, provide three letters of reference and submit an essay explaining their educational plans. Once they have been granted a scholarship, they must maintain a “B”/3.0 or better grade-point average each academic year to be eligible for renewal
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National Reining Horse Youth Association Scholarships

• Youth Scholarships: Various Scholarships available
  Deadline: March 1st of each year
  Description: The Reining Horse Foundation is committed to providing leadership and scholarship opportunities to enable youth to further excel in their future careers and competition. Must be a member of NRHyA.
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Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation Scholarships

• The Jack Fritz Memorial Award:
  Deadline: February 21st of each year
  Description: The Jack Fritz Memorial Award is a national scholarship named in honor of the legendary horseman and scholar Jack Fritz who co-founded the IHSA while a professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University with then-student, Robert Cacchione.
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• The Joan Johnson Memorial Award: 
  Deadline: February 21st of each year
  Description: This is a national scholarship in honor of Joan Johnson, affectionately known as "JJ". JJ was one of the founding members of the IHSA, dedicating much of her life towards the success of the organization. She was a coach at Stony Brook University, Associate National Steward (1967-2000), Zone 3 chairperson and chair of the Scholarship Foundation since its inception. Through her uncommon devotion and leadership, JJ truly was a crucial element in the development of the IHSA
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• The Emily Jane Hilscher Memorial Award: 
  Deadline: February 21st of each year
  Description: This award was created in memory of Hilscher, a 19-year-old freshman studying veterinary science, who was among the victims of the rampage at Virginia Tech in 2007. From Woodville, Virginia she was a horsewoman, animal lover, enthusiastic cook and imaginative artisan. She was a member of the IHSA, competing with the Virginia Tech Equestrian Team.
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• The Margaret "Maggie" Blackmon Memorial Award: 
  Deadline: February 21st of each year
  Description: This award was created in memory of Blackmon, a 20-year-old junior studying anthropology at St. Lawrence University. A three-year member of the St. Lawrence riding team, Blackmon passed away suddenly in 2020. Her love of horses and riding led her to develop tremendous skills and knowledge transferable to all aspects of her life. This scholarship recognizes a collegiate rider who demonstrates a similar passion and commitment to the sport.
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United States Pony Clubs Scholarships: Must be active Pony Club members for all below

• Triple Crown Nutrition College Scholarship: $1,000 and winners choice of 5 free bags of Triple Crown Feed
  Deadline: March 31st of each year
  Description: Awarded annually to reward Pony Club members for excellence in academic pursuits and outstanding achievements. Pony Club members who have achieved a C-2 HM or higher and have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 are eligible. 
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• Dorothy Renfro Memorial College Scholarship: $1,000
  Deadline: March 31st of each year
  Description: Awarded annually for higher education to an active Pony Club member who exhibits the qualities that Dorothy Renfro valued most: leadership, horse management, and volunteering time and energy to beneficial activities.
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• Stanley R. and Martha C. Helbert Memorial College Scholarship: $1,000
  Deadline: March 31st of each year
  Description: Awarded annually to encourage Pony Club members in their academic pursuits in Liberal, Visual, Fine, Decorative, Applied or Performing Arts areas such as painting, sculpting, ceramics, film making, design/architecture, graphic, industrial or interior design, decorative arts, theatre, music or literature. Members must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their academics.
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• United States Pony Clubs Jubilee College Scholarships: two $1,000 scholarships
  Deadline: March 31st of each year
  Description: Two scholarships to be awarded annually to reward Pony Club members for excellence in academic pursuits and outstanding achievements. Members must have either achieved a Pony Club certification of B or higher and have at least a 3.0 GPA average in their academics OR achieved a certification of C-2 HM or higher and at least a 3.5 GPA in their academics.
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• The Anson W.H. Taylor Memorial Scholarship: $1,500
  Deadline: March 31st of each year
  Description: This scholarship is co-sponsored by USPC and Equine Land Conservation Resource. It is awarded to a current Pony Club member who has been active with, and committed to, efforts on behalf of land conservation. Members must have entered their senior year of high school at the time of application, and have been accepted to (or attending) an institution of higher education and have achieved a C-2 HM or higher certification and at least a 3.0 GPA in their academics.
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• The Bodgie Read Memorial Scholarship for Dressage and Event Riders: $1,000
  Deadline: March 31st of each year
  Description: This scholarship its awarded annually to a Dressage or Eventing certified current member who exhibits the qualities that Bodgie Read valued most: volunteerism and participation in Dressage and Eventing. More info here.

The Jockey Club Scholarships

• The Jockey Club Scholarship: $15,000 ($7,500 per semester)
  Deadline: 2/1/2023
  Description: Scholarship for students in academic pursuit of majors for future employment in the equine industry. Open to any equine breed or discipline; preference will be given to candidates with the academic credentials, work experience, and expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred industry. 
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• The Jockey Club Vision Scholarship: $20,000 ($10,000 per semester)
  Deadline: 2/1/2023
  Description: Scholarship for a student who is from a minority racial or ethnic group: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, or Black or African American. Open to undergraduates and graduate students enrolled in a full-time program. Open to any equine breed or discipline; preference will be given to candidates with the academic credentials, work experience, and expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred industry.
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• The Jockey Club Advancement of Women in Racing Scholarship: $20,000 ($10,000 per semester)
  Deadline: 2/1/2023
  Description: Open to women only. Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a full-time program. Open to any equine breed or discipline; preference will be given to candidates with the academic credentials, work experience, and expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred industry.
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• The Jockey Club Benevolence Scholarship: $15,000 ($7,500 per semester)
  Deadline: 2/1/2023
  Description: Scholarship to reduce financial hardship for a low-income student to enable attendance at a full-time program at a college, university, or trade program. Selection based on financial need, leadership skills in extracurricular activities, and proposed career path. Preference to backstretch and horse farm employees and their family members.
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Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarships

• Applications for 2023 due February 1st. 2024 TBA
• Eligibility: Must be a child of Kentucky Farm Bureau member and remain such while the scholarship is in force
• Must finish high school within the year the scholarship is applied for.
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Kentucky Hunter Jumper Association Scholarship

• KHJA Scholarship: $5,000
  Deadline: Details TBA in late spring
  Description for previous year: Applicant must be a current member of KHJA and have been for at least 3 years. Applicant must also be a high school senior entering college in the fall of 2021 or a full time undergraduate student in the fall of 2021. Applicants who do not have a significant amount of money from outside sources will receive extra consideration for this scholarship.
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University of Louisville Equine Industry Program Scholarships: For UofL students only

• AIM Equine Scholarship: from $500-$1,500 per year
  Deadline: March 1st of each year
  Description: Awarded to Equine Industry Program majors with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA who demonstrate personal development and leadership outside the classroom  through documented participation in equine-related events and programs approved by the Equine Industry Program Scholarship Committee. 
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• The Kent Hollingsworth Memorial Scholarship: award is two semesters-$2,500/semester total $5,000
  Description: Awarded to a sophomore/junior/senior majoring in Equine Business who in the opinion of the Department of Equine Business exemplifies qualities of scholarship and professionalism.
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• Thalheimer Memorial Scholarship: one-time award of $10,000 to be distributed as $5,000 for the fall semester and $5,000 for the spring semester.
  Description: To be awarded to an incoming freshman Equine Business major with a minimum ACT composite score of 25 and minimum ACT Math score of 26, who demonstrates a financial need to attend. 
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• Equine Industry Program General Scholarship: this award is two semesters-$2,500/semester total $5,000
  Description: Awarded to an incoming freshman/sophomore/junior majoring in Equine Business (may be split). Based on academic excellence, leadership qualities, and need. 
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• Chuck E Schmidt Memorial Scholarship: the award is two semesters-$2,500/semester total $5,000
  Description: Awarded to a sophomore/junior/senior majoring in Equine Business (may be split) who in the opinion of the Equine Industry Program exemplifies qualities of scholarship and professionalism. 
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• Timothy T. Capps Memorial Scholarship: the award is two semesters-$1,000/ semester total $2,000
  Description: This memorial scholarship was established in 2017 in memory of the late Timothy T. Capps, director of the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program from 2011-2017 and a highly regarded consultant in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry. The Timothy T. Capps Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to an Equine Business student at the University of Louisville who possess the same positive qualities that Capps exhibited throughout his life-a strong will, a desire to succeed and learn, and a passion for horses. 
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• Horse Racing Nation Equine Scholarship
  Description: This scholarship is named for Horse Racing Nation, a Louisville-based media outlet committed to full-time US thoroughbred coverage. HRN is a community for those passionate about equine sports, providing a fresh take on current events in thoroughbred racing. This scholarship makes it possible for students in the equine field to pursue a career in an industry that Kentucky is famous for. To be awarded to an incoming freshman/sophomore/junior/senior Equine student who has a focus on the horse racing industry. 
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US Equestrian Scholarship

• Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship: five $1,000 scholarships
  Deadline: July 31st of each year
  Description: US Equestrian offers this scholarship to high school seniors preparing to enter a college or university. Funds are provided to students interested in furthering his or her equestrian knowledge and skills throughout college. Applicants must continue to be involved in equestrian related experiences throughout college. This can be through an equestrian-related degree or classes, participation in an intercollegiate equestrian team or club, an equestrian related internship, job, volunteer work, or any other proven commitment to continued involvement and education in equestrian sport. Must be an active or subscribing member of USEF.
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United States Hunter Jumper Association Scholarship

• Hamel Family Scholarship: $25,000
  Deadline: May 15th of each year
  Description: The Hamel Scholarship for Further Education is designed to encourage further education among equestrians. Must have a two-year consecutive USHJA Membership, and may only receive the scholarship one time.
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Appaloosa Horse Club Scholarships

• The Appaloosa Youth Foundation Territory Scholarship: up to five $1,000 scholarships. 
  Deadline: April 30th, 2023
  Description: The Territory Scholarship awards up to $1,000 to one graduating senior from high school. Each applicant must be a current member of the Appaloosa Horse Club or the Appaloosa Youth Association.
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• The Appaloosa Youth Foundation Continuing Education Scholarship: $1,000
  Deadline: April 30th, 2023
  Description:  The Appaloosa Youth Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding youth members of the Appaloosa Horse Club or Appaloosa Youth Association wishing to pursue higher education.
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• The Sagebrush Circuit-Lew & JoAnn Eklund Educational Scholarship
  Deadline: April 30th, 2023
  Description: This scholarship is funded in its entirety by donations made by the Appaloosa Youth Foundation from the dissolution of funds of the Sagebrush Circuit. This scholarship is the highest attainable scholarship available from the Appaloosa Youth Foundation. Each applicant must be a current member of the Appaloosa Horse Club or the Appaloosa Youth Association.
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The Christian Harness Horsemen's Association Scholarship

• John and Janet Klark Memorial Scholarship: $1,000
  Deadline: May 31st, 2023
  Description: To assist students from Christian families involved in harness racing in continuing their education by providing financial aid to worthy applicants. 
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• Rambling Willie Scholarship: amount TBD
  Deadline: May 31st, 2023
  Description: To assist students from Christian families involved in harness racing in continuing their education by providing financial aid to worthy applicants. 
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The RACE for Education Scholarships 

• The Race for Education KEEP Foundation Scholarship: up to $5,000 per year
  Deadline: May 15th, 2023
  Description: This scholarship is in partnership with the Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation. The Race for Education Scholarship is available to a Kentucky student pursuing a field of study in the equine, animal science or agricultural industry and/or whose family is employed in the equine industry.
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• Dr. Judy G. Willard Scholarship: up to $1,000 per year
  Deadline: May 1st, 2023
  Description: Dr. Judy G. Willard Scholarship is funded in memory of Dr. Judy Willard, Professor of the Equine Program at Morehead State University for over 33 years. This scholarship is for a student in good standing with an Animal Science major with Equine emphasis at Morehead State University wishing to pursue a career in the equine industry. 
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• WinStar Farm Scholarship: up to $4,000 per year
  Deadline: May 1st, 2023
  Description: The WinStar Farm Scholarship is available to a student whose family member is employed by WinStar Farm attending a college or university, pursuing any field of study.
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American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Scholarships

• The AHHS Foundation Scholarship
  Deadline: July 1st of the year in which the applicant will be an incoming freshman college student. 
  Description: Awarded to high school graduates on the basis of submitted evidence of academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities (including community service), involvement with Hackney Horses and/or Ponies and personal references. 
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Harness Horse Youth Foundation Scholarships: Must be under 25