2601 I-40 East
Amarillo, TX 79104
Ph: (806)376-5181
Fax: (806)376-1005
E-mail: lowens@aqha.org
URL: http://www.aqha.org/aqhya

American Quarter Horse Foundation Youth Scholarships
AQHF Education or Nursing Scholarship
AQHF Journalism or Communications Scholarship
AQHF Racing Scholarships
AQHF Telephony Scholarship for Senior Veterinary Students
AQHF Working Student Scholarship
Arizona Quarter Horse Youth Racing Scholarship
Joan Cain Florida Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship
Excellence in Equine/Agricultural Involvement Scholarship
Farm and Ranch Heritage Scholarship
Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship
Ray Melton Memorial Virginia Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship
Nebraska Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship
Dr. Gerald O'Connor Michigan Scholarship
Guy Stoops Memorial Professional Horsemen's Family Scholarship
Swayze Woodruff Scholarship

American Quarter Horse Foundation Youth Scholarships

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: $8,000 scholarships to AQHYA members who have belonged for three or more years. The recipient will receive $2,000 per year for four years. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 25. Minimum award amount: $8000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 30 scholarship(s), totalling $240,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

AQHF Education or Nursing Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Must be current member of AQHA or AQHYA and pursuing a career in education or nursing. Recipient receives $2500 per year for four years. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Education; Nursing Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

AQHF Journalism or Communications Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA who is pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Recipient receives $2000 per year for a four-year degree plan. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Journalism; Communications Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $8000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $8,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

AQHF Racing Scholarships

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA and intend to pursue a career in the American Quarter Horse racing industry or related field. Recipients receive $2000 per year for four years. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Animal/Veterinary Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $8000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5 scholarship(s), totalling $40,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

AQHF Telephony Scholarship for Senior Veterinary Students

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: $10,000 awarded to member of AQHA in his/her third year of veterinary medicine. Monies will be applied to last year of coursework. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Focus: Animal/Veterinary Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000. Maximum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

AQHF Working Student Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA who plans to work a minimum of 200 hours per school year. Recipient receives $2000 per year for a four-year degree plan. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $8,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Arizona Quarter Horse Youth Racing Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable scholarship to a current AQHA or AQHYA member who lives in the state of Arizona. The recipient will receive $500 per year. Must be a full-time undergraduate. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph; driver's license. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Joan Cain Florida Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: $1,000 awarded to AQHA member from Florida. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be member of Florida Quarter Horse Youth Association. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); photograph; driver's license; membership card. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Excellence in Equine/Agricultural Involvement Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: $25,000 scholarship to a current Member of AQHYA or AQHA from a farming or ranching family who exemplifies the qualities developed through a lifetime involvement with horses and agriculture. The recipient will receive $6,250 per year for a four-year degree plan if recipient maintains a 3.5 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: farming.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $25000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $25,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph; telephone interview. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Farm and Ranch Heritage Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: $12,500 scholarship to current AQHYA or AQHA Members from farm or ranch backgrounds. The recipients will receive $3,125 per year for a four-year degree plan if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: farming.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $12500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 scholarship(s), totalling $50,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: $500 scholarship to a current AQHYA member who lives in the state of Indiana. The recipient will receive $500 for one year. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph; driver's license. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Ray Melton Memorial Virginia Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA who resides in Virginia. Recipient receives $500 for one year. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph; driver's license. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Nebraska Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: $2,000 scholarship to a current AQHYA Member who lives in the state of Nebraska. The recipient will receive $500 per year for a four-year degree plan. This scholarship is awarded every four years and will next be available in 2006. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph; driver's license. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Dr. Gerald O'Connor Michigan Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Must be current member of AQHA or AQHYA who lives in Michigan. Recipient receives $500 per year for a four-year degree plan. This scholarship is awarded every four years and will be available next in 2004. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: $2,000 total. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph; driver's license. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Guy Stoops Memorial Professional Horsemen's Family Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: $500 will be awarded to the child of an AQHA Professional Horseman. Applicant must be AQHA member for three or more years. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

Swayze Woodruff Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA who resides in Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Arkansas. Recipient receives $2000 per year for four-year degree plan. Must be renewed annually. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $8000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $8,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); photograph; driver's license. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.