Financial Aid

Scholarships
& Grants

Investing in the future of equestrian sport through educational grants and leadership opportunities for our junior members.

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Opportunities

Available Applications

Please review eligibility requirements carefully.

Application Variable Due: 2026-04-30

College Education Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all WHVPHA members who are current, full-time college students. A candidate may apply for this scholarship to help with college expenses, related to riding or not.

Eligibility Requirements

Have been a member in good standing for at least one calendar year
Submit a resume of your equine experience and what the funds will be used for
Provide one letter of recommendation showing how the candidate has clearly demonstrated they are an outstanding sportsman and an asset to the horse community
Provide details of college academic program
including major
GPA
extracurriculars
and career goals

Application up to $1000 Due: 2026-04-30

Equine Education Scholarship Amateur

This scholarship is open to all adult amateur WHVPHA members who have shown an interest and good sportsmanship in any aspect of the horse industry. A candidate may apply for this scholarship to help with any type of equine related activity that will educationally benefit the candidate.

Eligibility Requirements

Have been a member in good standing for at least one calendar year
Write an essay of approximately 500 words answering the following question: “How has your equine experience impacted your life as an adult?”
Submit a resume of your equine experience and what the funds will be used for
Please indicate the amount requested
Provide one letter of recommendation showing how the candidate has clearly demonstrated they are an outstanding sportsman and an asset to the horse community

Application up to $1000 Due: 2026-04-30

Equine Education Scholarship Junior

This scholarship is open to all junior WHVPHA members who have shown an interest and good sportsmanship in any aspect of the horse industry. A candidate may apply for this scholarship to help with any type of equine related activity that will educationally benefit the candidate.

Eligibility Requirements

Have been a member in good standing for at least one calendar year
Write an essay of approximately 500 words answering the following question: “How has your equine experience impacted your life as an adult?”
Submit a resume of your equine experience and what the funds will be used for
Please indicate the amount requested
Provide one letter of recommendation showing how the candidate has clearly demonstrated they are an outstanding sportsman and an asset to the horse community

Nomination Variable Due: 2026-08-31

Founding Members Memorial Scholarship

In Memory of John Anello, Bonny Lass, Mary Peres, and Diane Hatt The Scholarship is to be awarded to a member that you feel exemplifies a “TRUE HORSEMAN”. It is someone who pursues this sport for the love of the horse and only the passion for the animal. This person goes above and beyond for the care of his or her horse, or others’ horses; is a source of positive energy in the barn; and would sacrifice for the well being of the animal. Financial need is not a necessary component for eligibility, although it may factor in when deciding the recipient.

Eligibility Requirements

The Scholarship is to be awarded to a member that exemplifies a “TRUE HORSEMAN”
Someone who pursues this sport for the love of the horse and only the passion for the animal
Goes above and beyond for the care of his or her horse
Is a source of positive energy in the barn; and would sacrifice for the well being of the animal
Financial need is not a necessary component for eligibility al-though it may factor in when deciding the recipient

Recognition

Past Recipients

Honoring the dedication and academic achievements of our previous scholarship winners.

"Thank you so much! This is going to help me become a stronger rider. I can't wait to do more clinics and learn more about riding."