APHA Academic Scholarships
American Paint Horse Foundation
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: March 1.
To support and encourage hard-working young horsemen and women who are striving every day to be the best both in the horse show arena and in their academic pursuits. Qualifications: Applicants must be a students must be a member of 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; a scholarship is granted, the student must maintain a cumulative 3.0 or better grade-point average each academic year to be eligible. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee's criteria; APHF academic scholarships is based on the member’s involvement with the AjPHA, academic merit, community service and other application materials, some scholarships will also have applicant restrictions regarding the applicant’s state or area of residency. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; should include personal and family information scholastic information, including GPA, class rank, transcripts and SAT/ACT scores; a 500-word essay on educational plans and goals; a photo; all APHA- and other horse-related activities; all extracurricular and community involvement; three letters for recommendation submitted through the letter of recommendation form. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.