Sweet Karen Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to support the continuing education of the young people who have participated in HHYF programs.

Eligibility & Requirements:  

• Applicant must have participated in a HHYF program from 1999 to present (includes summer and leadership programs, Harness Racing Youth League events, etc).
• Applicant may or may not be pursuing a career in the harness racing industry.
• Applicant must be at least a high school senior.
• Applicant must have GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Applicant must be (plan to be) enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours).
• Graduate students are not eligible.
• Applications & attachments must be submitted online (handwritten applications will not be considered).
• Use additional space as needed to list achievements and answer essay questions.
• Answers to questions should be as brief as possible yet still be specific to the topic.
• Applicant must reapply each year for consideration; previous recipients may reapply. Recipient(s) will be asked to submit a high-quality digital photo before the check will be issued.

Scholarship Checklist

1. Completed and signed application form.
2. Copy of most recent transcripts.
3. Two letters of reference.
4. Video.
5. Other information requested but not included in application form.

Application Deadline:

All applications and attachments must be submitted online on or before June 1.