Below is an outline of grants, scholarships, and funding opportunities. The first section is related to Eventing within Area 1 and across the United States. The second section is related to student scholarships.
Competition, Training, and Education
- Any age
- Thoroughbred must be registered with TIP
- Must have participated in 2’6 of higher TIP Classes at two different venues for the qualifying year
January 30
- Any age
- Any level
- Must be an adult amateur or junior rider
- Are working towards a Classic Three Day Event
April 1
Maryland International Equestrian Foundation FEI Scholarship
Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF)
Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF)
- Any age
- CCI1*, CCI2*, CCI3* or CCI4* levels
- Used to compete at the July Maryland International Horse Trials.
May 1
Area 1 Young Rider Camp Scholarship
Area 1 Young Rider Program (MIEF)
Area 1 Young Rider Program (MIEF)
- Ages 12-25
- CCI3* and below
- Financial assistance to attend the Area 1 Young Rider Camp held at GMHA in July
May 1
MARS Bromont Rising U25 Grants
MARS Equestrian
MARS Equestrian
- Under 25 years old
- CCI2*-L or CCI3*-L
- Used to compete at the MARS Bromont CCI Three-Day Event
May 6
- Under the age of 21
- Any level
- Financial assistance for educational activities hosted by
GMHA
May 15
Broussard Charitable Foundation Trust Going Forward Grants
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- At least 18 years of age
- Horsemanship Immersion Program
- USEA Eventing Coaches Program
- Eventing Officials “r” Training Progra
September 15
Wilton Fair Fund
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Be 29 years old or under
- Competing at the CCI4* level and above
October 1
Richard Picken Memorial Grant
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Be 25 years old or younger
- Competing at the CCI2* level or higher
October 15
Seema Sonnad Junior Rider Grant
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Be 18 years old or younger
- Preliminary/CCI2* level
- Working towards representing his or her Area in a CCI3* team competition in the following year
October 15
Essex Horse Trials Grant
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Be 25 years old and under
- Competing at the CCI4*-S level
October 15
Kim Meier “Kick On” Memorial Grant
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Be 26 years old or older
- Competing at the Intermediate level or above
October 15
Haller Educational Scholarship
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Licensed Officials who are working towards promotion to the “R,” “S,” or FEI license
October 15
The Rebecca Broussard International Developing Rider Grant
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Any age
- CCI4* but CCI3* riders are encouraged to apply
November 1
The Rebecca Broussard National Developing Rider Grant
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Any age
- CCI4* but CCI3* riders are encouraged to apply
November 1
Area 1 Adult Rider Program Educational Voucher
Area 1 Adult Rider Program
Area 1 Adult Rider Program
- Be a member of the Area 1 Adult Rider Program (22 and above)
- Any level
- To be used for USEA registered clinics and educational events
November 15
Area 1 Adult Rider Program Classic Series Voucher
Area 1 Adult Rider Program
Waredaca Eventing Educational
Foundation (WEEF)
Area 1 Adult Rider Program
Waredaca Eventing Educational
Foundation (WEEF)
- Be a member of the Area 1 Adult Rider Program by July 15
- Complete 8 hours of volunteer work at a USEA recognized event(s)
- Horse and Rider must be present at the initial Vet Check
November 15
- FEI Level 2 or higher course designer
Email USEA CEO, Rob Burk (rburk@useventing.com)for additional information
Le Samuari Fund
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Used for Adult Amateur Educational Programs
Contact Area 1 Chairman, Judy Rossi (rossijr1@gmail.com) for more details
Cindy Burge Memorial ECP Grant
USEA Foundation
USEA Foundation
- Assist in paying the fee for recipient’s participation in an assessment for ECP
Contact Area 1 Adult Rider Coordinator, Amy Winnen (aawinnen@gmail.com) for more details
Virginia Lancaster Memorial
Youth Fund
GMHA Inc.
Youth Fund
GMHA Inc.
- Under the age of 21
- Any level
- Financial assistance for educational activities hosted by
GMHA
Contact GMHA
Junior Horsemanship Clinic Scholarship
GMHA Inc.
GMHA Inc.
- Ages 9-17
- Elementary to Training
- Financial assistance to attend GMHA’s Junior
Horsemanship Clinic in June
Contact GMHA
Geoff and Joanie Nichols
Youth Fund
GMHA Inc.
Youth Fund
GMHA Inc.
- Under the age of 21
- Any level
- Financial assistance for educational activities hosted by
GMHA
Contact GMHA
Student Scholarships (High School, College, and University)
Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships
US Equestrian
US Equestrian
- High School Senior
- Any level
- $1,000 scholarships for High School Seniors preparing to enter a College or University
July 31
The Jockey Club Scholarship
The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club
- Full-time undergraduate and graduate students in pursuit of majors for future employment in the equine industry
- Open to any equine breed or discipline; preference will be given to candidates with the expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
January 3
The Jockey Club Vision Scholarship
The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club
- Full-time undergraduate student
- From a minority racial or ethnic group
- Open to any equine breed or discipline; preference will be given to candidates with the expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
January 3
The Jockey Club Advancement of Women in Racing Scholarship
The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club
- Women only
- Full-time undergraduate student
- Open to any equine breed or discipline; preference will be given to candidates with the expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
January 3
Race for Education Scholarship
The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation
The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation
- Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student
- Students located in Kentucky seeking a career in the equine, animal science, or agriculture industries.
May 1
Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation Scholarships
Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation, Inc.
Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation, Inc.
- Click the link for more information on each of the three (3) scholarships
February 20
The Stanley R. and Martha C. Helbert Scholarship
United States Pony Club
United States Pony Club
- Be a USPC member
- Entered senior year of high school at the time of application
- Accepted or attending an institution of higher education with intent of majoring in the field of Libral, Sisual, Fine, Decorative, Applied, or Performing Arts
- GPA of 3.0
March 31
The Jubilee Scholarship
United States Pony Club
United States Pony Club
- Be a USPC member
- Achieved Pony Club certification of B or higher
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- OR Achieved certification of C-2 HM or higher and at least a 3.5 GPA
March 31
The Bodgie Read Memorial Scholarship for Dressage and Event Riders
United States Pony Club
United States Pony Club
- Be a USPC member
- Achieved a Pony Club certification of C-2 Dressage or C-3 Eventing
- Entered senior year of high school at the time of application
- Accepted or attending an institution of higher education
March 31
The Dorothy Renfro Memorial Scholarship
United States Pony Club
United States Pony Club
- Be a USPC member
- Entered senior year of high school at the time of application
- Accepted or attending an institution of higher education
March 31
The Anson W.H. Taylor Memorial Scholarship
United States Pony Club
United States Pony Club
- Be a USPC member
- Entered senior year of high school at the time of application
- Accepted or attending an institution of higher education
- Achieved a C-1 HM or higher certification
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
March 31
The Triple Crown Nutrition Scholarship
United States Pony Club
United States Pony Club
- Be a USPC member
- Entered senior year of high school at the time of application
- Accepted or attending an institution of higher education
- Achieved a C-2 HM or higher certification
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
March 31