SCHOLARSHIPS
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American Quarter Horse Foundation
Youth Scholarships
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: $8,000 scholarships to AQHYA members who have belonged for three or more years. The recipient will receive $2,000 per year for four years. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of
awards: 25. Minimum award amount: $8000.
No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 30 scholarship(s), totalling
$240,000.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis;
reference(s); photograph.
Deadline: 2/1.
Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.
AQHF Education or Nursing
Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Must be current member of AQHA or AQHYA and pursuing
a career in education or nursing. Recipient receives $2500 per year for
four years. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
Focus: Education; Nursing
Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not
considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount:
$10000.
No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling
$10,000.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis;
reference(s); photograph.
Deadline: 2/1.
Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.
AQHF Journalism or Communications
Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA who is pursuing
a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Recipient
receives $2000 per year for a four-year degree plan. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
Focus: Journalism; Communications
Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not
considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount:
$8000.
No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling
$8,000.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis;
essay; reference(s); photograph.
Deadline: 2/1.
Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.
AQHF Racing Scholarships
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA and intend to
pursue a career in the American Quarter Horse racing industry or related
field. Recipients receive $2000 per year for four years. Minimum 2.5 GPA
required.
Focus: Animal/Veterinary Sciences
Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not
considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of
awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $8000.
No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5 scholarship(s), totalling
$40,000.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis;
essay; reference(s); photograph.
Deadline: 2/1.
Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.
AQHF Telephony Scholarship
for Senior Veterinary Students
(University/Scholarship)
Purpose: $10,000 awarded to member of AQHA in his/her third
year of veterinary medicine. Monies will be applied to last year of coursework.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Focus: Animal/Veterinary Sciences
Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not
considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount:
$5000. Maximum award amount: $10000.
No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling
$10,000.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis;
reference(s); photograph.
Deadline: 2/1.
Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.
National Youth Cutting Horse Scholarships
Excellence in Equine/Agricultural Involvement Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: $25,000 scholarship to a current Member of AQHYA
or AQHA from a farming or ranching family who exemplifies the qualities
developed through a lifetime involvement with horses and agriculture.
The recipient will receive $6,250 per year for a four-year degree plan
if recipient maintains a 3.5 GPA.
Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not
considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees
or relatives of employees within the following industries: farming.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount:
$25000.
No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totaling
$25,000.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis;
reference(s); photograph; telephone interview.
Deadline: 2/1.
Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.
Farm and Ranch Heritage Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: $12,500 scholarship to current AQHYA or AQHA Members
from farm or ranch backgrounds. The recipients will receive $3,125 per
year for a four-year degree plan if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not
considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees
or relatives of employees within the following industries: farming.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of
awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $12500.
No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 scholarship(s), totaling
$50,000.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis;
reference(s); photograph.
Deadline: 2/1.
Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.
Guy Stoops Memorial Professional
Horsemen's Family Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: $500 will be awarded to the child of an AQHA Professional
Horseman. Applicant must be AQHA member for three or more years. Minimum
2.5 GPA.
Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not
considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees
or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated
career field.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount:
$500.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis;
reference(s); photograph.
Deadline: 2/1.
Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.
AQHF Working Student Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA who plans to work
a minimum of 200 hours per school year. Recipient receives $2000 per year
for a four-year degree plan. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not
considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount:
$2000.
No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling
$8,000.
To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis;
reference(s); photograph.
Deadline: 2/1.
Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.
WEST
COAST EQUINE FOUNDATION
DICK RANDALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Race for Education Scholarships
The Horsemen's Scholarship is available to children of racetrack, backside and horse farm employees. This includes but is not limited to foremen, grooms, hot walkers, assistant trainers, riders, and maintenance and office workers. Household income may not exceed $60,000 per year. This scholarship is open to any field of study, and students will be required to maintain a minimum 3.0 average GPA and must submit transcripts, along with a letter describing their progress to the foundation at the conclusion of each semester.
The Thoroughbred Scholarship is available to students wishing to pursue an equine-related career, such as veterinary medicine (mixed large animal or equine practitioner), agricultural science with equine focus, racetrack management, or equine business management. Household income may not exceed $60,000 per year. The scholarship is open to students from all walks of life. Students will be required to maintain a minimum 3.0 average GPA and must submit their transcripts, along with a letter describing their progress to the foundation at the conclusion of each semester.
The National Turf Writers Association/Youbet Journalism Scholarship
The National Turf Writers Association/Youbet Journalism Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate journalism students at any accredited university in the United States. The scholarship recipient will receive up to $10,000 per year to cover tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for courses. The scholarship will be renewed yearly for up to four years as long as the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA. The Race For Education will handle the funds and will disseminate the money, made payable to the students college or university, each semester.
