If you plan to study Equine studies in college, you may be eligible for additional scholarships! We've put together a list of scholarships open to Equine studies majors to help you afford college tuition.
List of scholarships for Equine studies majors
Award Name | Amount | Deadline |
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Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education Scholarship | $15,000 | April 10, 2018 |
Fergus Area College Foundation Scholarship | $5,000 | April 1, 2018 |
Arizona Public Service Navajo Scholars Program for Tribal Colleges | $6,000 | May 31, 2017 |
Johnson & Wales University Scholarship | $29,226 | February 1, 2018 |
Indiana Standardbred Association Scholarship | $ - | June 15, 2017 |
American Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship | $1,000 | February 1, 2018 |
Animal Compassion Undergraduate Scholarship | $500 | July 30, 2017 |
AQHA Arizona Quarter Racing Scholarship | $500 | December 1, 2017 |
The Sagebrush Circuit - Lew & JoAnn Eklund Educational Scholarship | $2,000 | March 18, 2018 |
WWU Equestrian Science Scholarship | $5,000 | January 6, 2018 |
Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education Scholarship
The Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education was created under the Will of Evalee C. Schwarz to provide interest-free loans to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and significant financial need.
Eligibility:- Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application- Qualify for financial need in the form of government grants. Applicants must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,815 or less as it appears on their FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)- Be enrolled in a school in the state in which the student resides *possible exceptions apply- Standardized test scores must be in the top 15% of nation-wide- Must not be seeking a law degree For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Fergus Area College Foundation Scholarship
Fergus Area College Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to both first- and second-year students for classes taken on the M State Fergus Falls campus.
Eligibility:-Enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits each semester for classes taken on the Fergus Falls campus (We may, at our discretion, prorate for Fergus Falls campus credits if you are taking 12 or more credits total from any M State campus or online and have a minimum of 8 on-campus in Fergus Falls. Prorating means we will only pay for the credits you take with the Fergus Falls campus.) -Must have a high school GPA of 2.5 or greater -Current high school or college transcript -Demonstrated leadership experience -Letters of recommendation -Written responses to several questions -If you have the minimum of 8 credits ON the Fergus Falls campus, we will also pay up to 4 credits of online classes to complete your 12 credits. We do not pay for other campus credits.For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Arizona Public Service Navajo Scholars Program for Tribal Colleges
Native American/Alaska Native undergraduate students attending tribal colleges and universities are eligible to apply for both the American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Program and the American Indian College Fund TCU Scholarship Program.
Minimum general eligibility requirements for both scholarships include:-U.S. citizenship-Enrollment in an accredited tribal college or university-Registered as a member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member (Alaska Natives may also use Native Corporation membership) -Submission of a completed on-line applicationExtra Eligibility for the Arizona Public Service Navajo Scholars Program:-Be a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior in college-Minimum 2.8 GPA-Students at Diné College, Navajo Technical College or Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute-Majoring in science, engineering, technology or math (or a related field)-Navajo Nation tribal member and membership in any Shiprock Agency Chapter-Interest in interning or working for Arizona Public ServiceFor more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Johnson & Wales University Scholarship
Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit institution with approximately 16,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its four campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C. An innovative educational leader, the university offers degree programs in arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, education, nutrition, hospitality, physician assistant studies, engineering, and design. Its unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry-focused, education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal growth.
Eligibility: Pursuing a four-year degree in equine or equestrian science, agricultural communications, businessmanagement, finance, food service management, agricultural policy or systems management, sales and marketing, parks, recreation and tourism studies, hospitality, dietetics or any major offered at Johnson & Wales University. Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. ACT of 22, SAT of 1030 out of 1600 required. Renewable for a full-time, day school student maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Must be active and support the JWU FFA chapter as a member while enrolledat JWU.For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Indiana Standardbred Association Scholarship
The ISA exists to promote and increase interest in harness horses and harness racing; to represent and establish cooperation between county, state, and pari-mutuel racetrack operations, breeders, owners, trainers, drivers, and grooms; to sponsor and promote Standardbred racing, breeding, training, and development programs in the State of Indiana; to represent horsemen/women for negotiations with racetrack operations and to take other actions in the furtherance of the Standardbred Racing Industry in the state of Indiana.
Eligibility:-Applicant/parent/grandparent or guardian must be a current ISA Member and hold either an IHRC Standardbred license or USTA membership-Applicant/parent/grandparent/guardian must be an Indiana resident by April 30-Applicant must be working towards a two-year associate's, a four-year bachelor's degree, or a technical trade school -Applicant's course of study or career objectives must be directly related to horse racing in Indiana. Examples of qualifying areas of study include, but are not limited to equine health and/or science and/or nutrition, equine chiropractic studies/equine massage, equine law, equine dentistry, veterinary medicine, veterinary technical, judges/stewards accreditation school, farrier school, and the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program-Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours)-Applicant must be at least a high school senior-Applicant must have a 2.8 GPA or higher-Applicant may reapply each year but must request an application on an annual basisFor more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
American Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship
The AVMA is the oldest and largest non-profit veterinary medical organization in the world. More than 75,000 member veterinarians are dedicated to advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine, including its relationship to public health and agriculture.
Eligibility: -Pursuing a four-year degree in animal nutrition; animal, dairy, equine or poultry science; animalbreeding and genetics; biological sciences or pre-vet/vet sciences, with preference to applicants planning a careerin veterinary medicine or veterinary food supply/public health. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Animal Compassion Undergraduate Scholarship
Applicants must demonstrate academic distinction along with financial need. Additionally, this scholarship award will focus on expanding the duties of the veterinary profession to include creating and maintaining a dialogue with the general public, outreach to media outlets and other consumer organizations and education efforts aimed at improving public literacy about important animal research and ongoing needs and efforts of that they can become involved with. This scholarship will be awarded to students whose career interests include clinical veterinary medicine, animal research, teaching, etc. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and proven history of animal advocacy in order to apply.
For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
AQHA Arizona Quarter Racing Scholarship
The Arizona Quarter Racing Scholarship is for students who have been members of AQHA or AQHYA for at least one year who are from Arizona and have experience in the racing industry or who are seeking careers in the racing industry. Recipients must seek a career in veterinary medicine, racetrack management, or other racing-related fields. Members must apply during their senior year of high school, or while enrolled at an accredited college, university, or vocational school. Recipients must also maintain a 2.5 GPA. Funding for this scholarship can be applied to either a two or four-year degree program.
For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
The Sagebrush Circuit - Lew & JoAnn Eklund Educational Scholarship
The Sagebrush CircuitâLew & JoAnn Eklund Educational 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, the highest attainable scholarship available from the Appaloosa Youth Foundation, is given to members of the ApHC or the son or daughter of an ApHC member, is awarded to a college junior, senior, or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in a major field of study that is closely related to the equine industry.
One scholarship may be awarded to a college junior, senior, or graduate student pursing a degree in an Equine-Related field. The applicant must be currently maintaining a GPA of 3.5 of a 4.0 scale or 5.2 on a 6.0 scale.Each applicant must be a current member of the Appaloosa Horse Club or the Appaloosa Youth Association to be eligible to apply for an Appaloosa Youth Foundation scholarship. Students who are in the immediate family of an employee, representative, or national director of the ApHC or the AYF are not eligible to apply. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
WWU Equestrian Science Scholarship
You are encouraged to apply as early as possible after you have completed your junior year. You will be notified of an admissions decision shortly after all application materials are received, in keeping with our rolling admissions policy.
Eligibility:-Full-time enrollment at WWU and demonstrate academic achievement-Must be pursuing an Equestrian Science major (Equine Administration and Equine General Studies are not eligible)-Video showing your equestrian riding skills -Videos must be uploaded using Front RushFor more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
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