AHHS Foundation Scholarship

Statement of Philosophy: The purpose of the American Hackney Horse Society Foundation’s Scholarship Program is to provide a scholarship to an incoming freshman college student who demonstrates financial need, a commitment to the Hackney industry, and academic success.

AHHS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to high school graduates on the basis of submitted evidence of academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities (including community service), involvement with Hackney Horses and/or Ponies, and personal references. An interview may also be required.

Completed application, reference letters and a photo suitable for publication must be received by July 15th of the year in which the applicant will be an incoming freshman college student.

Note: See checklist on application. The $2,500.00 scholarship money administered by the American Hackney Horse Society Foundation will be paid directly to the institution, university, or college for educational expenses.

A scholarship will be awarded one time only to any individual. All information submitted with the application will be held in strict confidence. No application will be returned and the decision of the Scholarship Selection Committee shall be final.

ESSAY

Write a brief essay to include information about your school experiences, special interests, hobbies and activities with the Hackney Breed. Also, please submit a separate list of your extracurricular activities including community service. A listing of horse show wins is discouraged. The main objective is to give the Selection Committee a clear understanding of your possible career choices, individual goals, strengths, and personal ideas. Special personal and family circumstances may be included . Note: All essays must be typewritten on a separate sheet of paper. Please include 3 personal references, one of which is through your school.This information contained in this scholarship application is true to the best of my knowledge and I have composed my own essay. I understand and agree that if all required components are not received in the AHHSF office by July 1st, the application will not be forwarded to the Scholarship Committee for consideration.

Requirements:

• Must be an active member of the American Hackney Horse Society
• May be an amateur or professional
• Must participate in the show horse industry
• Grant is open to Hackney, Saddlebred, Morgan, and Road Horse participants (limited to 2 lifetime grant awards).

Intention:

The intention of the grant is to recognize and support an individual who portrays the characteristics and traits that Joe Crawford Harrod strived for and pursued.

Applicant must demonstrate:

• Excellent Sportsmanship
• Value of Camaraderie & Friendship
• Value of Teamwork & Confidence Building
• Care and Compassion for Ponies/Horses

To apply for the Grant:

Along with at least 2 recommendations from active participants in the show horse industry, the applicant must submit a written essay and/or a 2-3 minute video outlining:

• Program, school, internship, work-study, or other show horse activity for which the applicant will use the Grant Funds
• Purpose for applying for the Grant Funds
• Goals the applicant will achieve by the use of the Grant Funds.
• Amount the applicant is requesting (up to $2,500)
• Contact Information (address, phone, e-mail)