Oregon Hunter Jumper Scholar

Each year OHJA awards up to three academic scholarships. You may apply for a scholarship if you are attending, or planning to attend college (community or university), graduate school, or a vocational school.

Scholarships are awarded based upon information provided in the scholarship application, academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Finalists are invited to interview with the Scholarship Committee in December. Scholarship recipients are announced at the Annual Awards Banquet and Fundraiser; funds are disbursed directly to the recipients’ chosen accredited educational institution.

The amount of the scholarship awarded varies based upon funds raised throughout the year. The OHJA relies on donations to the Scholarship Fund to offer scholarships.  If you are interested in donating directly to OHJA’s scholarship fund please contact the Scholarship Representative.

Applications for scholarships are due on or before November 15 of each year.  We encourage applicants to begin the application process early in order to complete their application on time. Application materials can be sent directly to the Scholarship Representative.

The Oregon Hunter Jumper Association ("OHJA") awards academic scholarships to members for continuing education at an accredited college, university or other school of higher learning based on the following five criteria where the applicant may accrue up to 100 points:

• Academic Achievements & Success (15 points)
• Applicant's Letters of Recommendation (15 points)
• Applicant's Horsemanship Knowledge & Achievevements (15 points)
• Applicant's Future Goals & Plans (15 points)
• Individual Interview of Scholarship Committee (40 points)

The Scholarship Committee selects up to three scholarship recipients each year based on the above criteria. Applicants who have volunteered their time to the OHJA are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be current OHJA members at the time of their scholarship application; and
2. Applicants may apply as early as their junior year in high school or as late as their final year in college; and
3. Applicants must submit all required application materials on time (on or before November 15); and
4. Applicants may receive only one scholarship from the OHJA.

Application Materials That Must Be Submitted on Time to the Scholarship Committee for Consideration:

1. Official high school transcript and/or official college transcript; and
2. Three (3) letters of recommendation (form available on OHJA website) from character references; and
   • Suggested references include teachers, trainers, counselors, coaches, employers, etc...
   • References from relatives will not be considered
3. A completed Scholarship Application; and
   • All questions must be answered and information provided or the Application will not be considered complete and will not be evaluated for an award.
   • If you have questions about what information is needed you must contact the OHJA Scholarship Chair before the submission deadline so that a completed Application is submitted on time.
   • Answers should be provided using this form or may be emailed in a business letter or resume format using a separate paragraph for each response.
   • Neatness and legibility are essential.