Area 1 USEA

Eventing in New England and New York

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Grants & Scholarships

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

Harris Farms and Santa Anita Thoroughbred Sporthorse Scholarship
Harris Farms
  • 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
Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund
Waredaca Eventing Educational
Foundation (WEEF)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Under 25 years old
  • CCI2*-L or CCI3*-L
  • Used to compete at the MARS Bromont CCI Three-Day Event
May 15
Young Equestrian Development Scholarships
GMHA Inc.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Be 29 years old or under
  • Competing at the CCI4* level and above
October 1
Richard Picken Memorial Grant
USEA Foundation
  • Be 25 years old or younger
  • Competing at the CCI2* level or higher
October 15
Seema Sonnad Junior Rider Grant 
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
  • Be 25 years old and under
  • Competing at the CCI4*-S level
October 15
Kim Meier “Kick On” Memorial Grant
USEA Foundation
  • Be 26 years old or older
  • Competing at the Intermediate level or above
October 15
Haller Educational Scholarship
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
  • Any age
  • CCI4* but CCI3* riders are encouraged to apply
November 1
The Rebecca Broussard National Developing Rider Grant 
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
  • 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)
  • 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
Tremaine Cooper Fund for Cross Country Design
USEA Foundation
Foundation (WEEF)
  • FEI Level 2 or higher course designer
Email USEA CEO, Rob Burk (rburk@useventing.com)for additional information
Le Samuari Fund
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
  • 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.
  • Under the age of 21
  • Any level
  • Financial assistance for educational activities hosted by
    GMHA
Contact GMHA
Junior Horsemanship Clinic Scholarship
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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

 

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