Scholarships 2023
Region 13 Youth Excellence Scholarship Program
Y.E.S. PROGAM MISSION STATEMENT The focus of this scholarship program is to reward the youth within the Arabian horse community of Region 13 who have served and promoted the Arabian horse with their energy, idealism, and leadership, providing a positive role model for others. The recipient should display dedication to their family, service to their community, school and/or church, and academic responsibility.
DESCRIPTION:
A total of $4,000 in scholarship money is available. One applicant might be awarded the entire $4,000.00 scholarship or a portion thereof. It is also possible for multiple applicants to each be awarded a portion of the total $4,000.00. The amount awarded to the chosen applicant(s) will be decided by the Youth Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee is not obligated to award the entire $4.000.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1st of each year.
A pre-selected Scholarship Committee will determine award recipient(s) based on the merit of the applications received. An online, Zoom-type interview may be requested by the Scholarship Committee. The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final. All application information will remain confidential. All submitted materials in the application become the property of the Region 13 Scholarship Committee and will not be returned.
Youth of the Year
AHA youth members are anything but average, and we know it! In fact, AHA offers the Youth of the Year award, which honors one outstanding youth member annually. The Youth of the Year is selected for his or her achievements and contributions to the Arabian horse industry, AHA, and his or her community. In addition to previous achievements, the successful Youth of the Year candidate will show dedication to the Arabian breed and a desire to remain involved in the industry, serving as an ambassador and role model within the Arabian horse community. The winner is featured on the cover of Modern Arabian Horse magazine, honored on the youth website, recognized at Youth Nationals, and receives a $1,000 scholarship.
All applications are due September 1 of the given year. Please see the current AHA Handbook for complete rules.
Please click HERE for more information.
Youth Judging Contest
AHA would like to invite 4-H, FFA, AHA and Collegiate Judging Teams to participate in the 46th annual Arabian Horse Judging Contest.
This prestigious contest is held every year in conjunction with the famous U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, which allows contestants the opportunity to judge national-caliber halter and performance horses. Ours is the only national contest for the versatile Arabian breed, and one of the few contests to regularly feature classes such as English Pleasure, Native Costume, Show Hack, and Country English Pleasure.
Each year, winners divide over $10,000 in generously donated scholarships and prizes. We are pleased to award the high individual in each division with a saddle, generously sponsored each year by Helen Nymeyer of Neymeyer's at Tanglewood. The high individual overall of the entire contest receives a certificate to the Arabian Horse Judges School and the opportunity to judge a championship class in center ring at the U.S. National Show.
Click HERE for more information and click HERE for an entry form.
Youth Scholarship Sponsored by Markel
Click HERE for more information and click HERE for an entry form.
YNL Scholarships
The Arabian Horse Foundation, AHF, is thrilled to announce the continuation of the scholarship program at The Arabian Horse Association's Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. Scholarships will be awarded to the following:
The Hollywood Toi Foundation is proudly sponsoring a $2,000 scholarship to the Champion of the Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 class.
AHF will also be awarding a scholarship to the Purebred Arabian JTR 14-18 English Pleasure class. Champion will receive $1,000 and the Reserve Champion will receive $500. This scholarship is generously funded in the name of Norm Dunn.
Youth Sportsman's Award
The primary goals of the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award are to identify potential future leaders in the equine industry from all breeds and disciplines, and to recognize youth for their achievements.
Applicants must be age 17 or under as of December 1 of the competition year, and active members in good standing with USEF and their Recognized Association or International Discipline Association. They should demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, serve as a positive role model for peers, be involved in community activities, and exhibit characteristics that exemplify positive sportsmanship principles. Participate at any level of competition, including local, regional or national events.
The overall winner of the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award will receive a commemorative trophy, a $1,000 grant payable to the educational program of choice and a USEF Life Membership (valued at $2,500). The winner will also be one of the nominees for the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year Award. The reserve winner will receive a $500 grant payable to the educational program of choice.
Click HERE for more information.
Y.E.S. PROGAM MISSION STATEMENT The focus of this scholarship program is to reward the youth within the Arabian horse community of Region 13 who have served and promoted the Arabian horse with their energy, idealism, and leadership, providing a positive role model for others. The recipient should display dedication to their family, service to their community, school and/or church, and academic responsibility.
DESCRIPTION:
A total of $4,000 in scholarship money is available. One applicant might be awarded the entire $4,000.00 scholarship or a portion thereof. It is also possible for multiple applicants to each be awarded a portion of the total $4,000.00. The amount awarded to the chosen applicant(s) will be decided by the Youth Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee is not obligated to award the entire $4.000.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1st of each year.
A pre-selected Scholarship Committee will determine award recipient(s) based on the merit of the applications received. An online, Zoom-type interview may be requested by the Scholarship Committee. The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final. All application information will remain confidential. All submitted materials in the application become the property of the Region 13 Scholarship Committee and will not be returned.
Youth of the Year
AHA youth members are anything but average, and we know it! In fact, AHA offers the Youth of the Year award, which honors one outstanding youth member annually. The Youth of the Year is selected for his or her achievements and contributions to the Arabian horse industry, AHA, and his or her community. In addition to previous achievements, the successful Youth of the Year candidate will show dedication to the Arabian breed and a desire to remain involved in the industry, serving as an ambassador and role model within the Arabian horse community. The winner is featured on the cover of Modern Arabian Horse magazine, honored on the youth website, recognized at Youth Nationals, and receives a $1,000 scholarship.
All applications are due September 1 of the given year. Please see the current AHA Handbook for complete rules.
Please click HERE for more information.
Youth Judging Contest
AHA would like to invite 4-H, FFA, AHA and Collegiate Judging Teams to participate in the 46th annual Arabian Horse Judging Contest.
This prestigious contest is held every year in conjunction with the famous U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, which allows contestants the opportunity to judge national-caliber halter and performance horses. Ours is the only national contest for the versatile Arabian breed, and one of the few contests to regularly feature classes such as English Pleasure, Native Costume, Show Hack, and Country English Pleasure.
Each year, winners divide over $10,000 in generously donated scholarships and prizes. We are pleased to award the high individual in each division with a saddle, generously sponsored each year by Helen Nymeyer of Neymeyer's at Tanglewood. The high individual overall of the entire contest receives a certificate to the Arabian Horse Judges School and the opportunity to judge a championship class in center ring at the U.S. National Show.
Click HERE for more information and click HERE for an entry form.
Youth Scholarship Sponsored by Markel
- The 2015 High point Scholarship sponsored by Markel is designed to award the versatility and teamwork that occurs between an Arabian/HA/AA horse and it’s youth rider.
- One Horse & One Rider in the 14-18 Age Group.
- Must have a showmanship/In hand class, one equitation class and one under saddle class (any performance to include pleasure, costume, sidesaddle, working western, reining)
- One horse may be used for two riders, provided that 3 separate classes are designated.
- Scholarship at Youth Nationals will be $5,000 ($3,500 to Champion and $1,500 to Reserve Champion)
Click HERE for more information and click HERE for an entry form.
YNL Scholarships
The Arabian Horse Foundation, AHF, is thrilled to announce the continuation of the scholarship program at The Arabian Horse Association's Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. Scholarships will be awarded to the following:
- Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 Champion: $1,000, Reserve Champion: $500
- Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under Champion: $1,000, Reserve Champion: $500
- Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 Reserve Champion: $500
- Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under Champion: $1,000, Reserve Champion: $500
The Hollywood Toi Foundation is proudly sponsoring a $2,000 scholarship to the Champion of the Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 class.
AHF will also be awarding a scholarship to the Purebred Arabian JTR 14-18 English Pleasure class. Champion will receive $1,000 and the Reserve Champion will receive $500. This scholarship is generously funded in the name of Norm Dunn.
Youth Sportsman's Award
The primary goals of the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award are to identify potential future leaders in the equine industry from all breeds and disciplines, and to recognize youth for their achievements.
Applicants must be age 17 or under as of December 1 of the competition year, and active members in good standing with USEF and their Recognized Association or International Discipline Association. They should demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, serve as a positive role model for peers, be involved in community activities, and exhibit characteristics that exemplify positive sportsmanship principles. Participate at any level of competition, including local, regional or national events.
The overall winner of the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award will receive a commemorative trophy, a $1,000 grant payable to the educational program of choice and a USEF Life Membership (valued at $2,500). The winner will also be one of the nominees for the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year Award. The reserve winner will receive a $500 grant payable to the educational program of choice.
Click HERE for more information.