Horse Show Ventures Foundation Scholarship Information

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.

The Alabama Horse Council offers a scholarship to incoming freshmen.

Auburn College of Agriculture scholarship

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 Foundation website or access the form directly. Information can also be requested from info@chpa.org or call Ruth Frazier at 818-955-9500

Maui Horse Show Association

MHSA offers a $1,000 scholarship to graduating senior members, each spring to member riders that apply and fulfill scholarship guidelines. For more information contact Karen Davidge, MHSA Scholarship ISBERG@aol.com
MHSA - Maui Horse Show Association
PO Box 1835 o Makawao, Hawaii 96768

Saint Mary Of The Woods College Contact Ciny Durham, Western Team Coach & Operations Manager at 812-535-5239.

Iowa Horse Council scholarships

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 Sarah Coleman at 502-863-8426

Michigan Hunter Jumper Association (MHJA) is pleased to sponsor a $1000 educational scholarship open to MHJA 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 September through July 31ST and must be postmarked on or before July 31st. Portfolios must be complete and materials will not 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

The Minnesota Horse Council - Scholarship Application contact Trina Joyce at 612 729-7798.

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. 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, the follow is also required:

• 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.
• 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

The North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association has the Norah Morris Memorial Scholarship, which began in 2008. The NCHJA also has a scholarship at NC State Vet School ,which is given each year to at least one deserving equine vet student at NC State.

Tiffin University offers scholarships and pays for 2 weekly lessons, membership fees, and entry fees for all of its riders. The only responsibility financially that the students have is their clothing.

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.

Central Pennsylvania Junior Horse Show Association

Vermont Hunter Jumper Association

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 to the Virginia Horse Show Association nominating either yourself or someone you know who is worthy of one of these scholarships. Letters are accepted throughout the show year.

St. Andrews Presbyterian College offers scholarships to riding team students. Contact Director, Peggy McElveen.

Virginia Intermont College offers scholarships to Equine Studies or Pre-Vet program students. Contact Dr. Patricia Graham-Thiers, Professor of Equine Studies at Virginia Intermont College.

Wisconsin State Horse Council offers scholarships visit their webpage and go to Programs.