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Three Ways USEF Can Help You Pay for School
If you’re looking for scholarship or grant opportunities, don’t forget that the equestrian side of your life can help.
The Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship
Deadline: July 31 Open to graduating high-school seniors, the Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship offers five $1,000 scholarships to students committed to furthering their equestrian knowledge and skills during their college or university careers. Applicants must continue their involvement in equestrian sport or activities throughout their higher education to be eligible. That can 48 SUMMER ISSUE 2022
mean by pursuing an equine-related degree or classes, but it can also be through participation in an intercollegiate team or club, an equestrianrelated internship or job, volunteer work, or any other proven commitment to equestrian sport and learning. Scholarship funds go directly to the recipients’ educational institution. To apply, students must be active competing or subscribing members of USEF who are preparing to enter college or university in the fall of the current competition year. Applicants must submit a completed application form, an essay, and at least one reference from an individual from the horse industry. Applications must be submitted to the USEF office in Lexington, Ky., no later than July 31. For more information, contact Emily McSweeney at emcsweeney@usef.org. USEF National Youth Sportsman’s Award
Deadline: Aug. 15 US Equestrian established the Youth Sportsman’s Award to identify future leaders across all breeds and disciplines in the equine industry and to distinguish outstanding youths for their
Rebecca Share is the 2022 USEF National Youth Sportsman’s Award winner.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF REBECCA SHARE
Start by checking out the United States Equestrian Federation’s three major opportunities for USEF members: the Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship, USEF National Youth Sportsman’s Award, and the Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant. All have deadlines this summer, so move fast to take advantage of this chance to earn funds toward your education. For more information about USEF grants and scholarships, visit usef.org/learning-center/ youth-programs/grants-scholarships.
