Oregon Hunter Jumper Scholar

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 six criteria where the applicant may accrue up to 100 points:

• Academic Achievements (30 points)
• OHJA Involvement (20 points)
• Written Application Materials (15 points)
• Response to live interview questions (15 points)
• Applicant's Goals & Motivation (10 points)
• Horsemanship, knowledge and Involvement (10 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 the October deadline); 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
   1. Suggested references include teachers, trainers, counselors, coaches, employers, etc...
   2. References from relatives will not be considered
3. A completed Scholarship Application; and
   1. All questions must be answered and information provided, or the Application will not be considered complete and will not be evaluated for an award.
   2. 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.
   3. 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.
   4. Neatness and legibility are essential.

Submission of completed applications and additional materials via this form is the preferred method.

Completed applications and/or additional materials to be sent to the OHJA Scholarship Committee Chair: scholarship@oregonhunterjumper.org

If applicant is unable to submit materials via email and would like to mail hard copies, please contact the Scholarship Chair for the preferred mailing address.

Late submitted and incomplete applications will not be considered absent a showing of exigent circumstances and Board approval.

Once applications are received by the Board, applicants will be notified regarding the date, time, and location of their interview with the Scholarship Committee.