Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans


Harness Horse Youth Foundation

16575 Carey Rd.
Westfield, IN 46074
Ph: (317)867-5877
Fax: (317)867-5896
URL: http://www.hhyf.org

Vincent Abate Memorial Scholarship
Charles Bradley Memorial Scholarship
Doug Brown Scholarship
Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship
Rambling Willie Memorial Scholarship

Vincent Abate Memorial Scholarship

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

Purpose: One-time award for full-time undergraduates between the ages of 18-24. Open to children whose parents are employees of The Meadowlands or Freehold Raceway. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Must be U.S. citizen. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 18-24 years old, 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: harness racing.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 8 scholarship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); page 1 of parents' IRS form. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Ellen Taylor, Executive Director, 317-867-5877.

Charles Bradley Memorial Scholarship

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

Purpose: One-time award for full-time undergraduates between the ages of 18-24. Open to children of licensed pari-mutuel harness racing officials. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Must be U.S. or Canadian citizen. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 18-24 years old, 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: harness racing.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); page 1 of parents' IRS form. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Ellen Taylor, Executive Director, 317-867-5877.

Doug Brown Scholarship

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

Purpose: One-time award for full-time undergraduates between the ages of 18-24. Open to children whose parents are actively involved in harness racing. Must be a Canadian citizen. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 18-24 years old, full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: harness racing.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $3500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $3,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); page 1 of parents' IRS form. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Ellen Taylor, Executive Director, 317-867-5877.

Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship

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

Purpose: One-time award with preference given to those under age 24 who have a passion for harness racing. Based on merit, need, and horsemanship or racing experience. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. For study in any field. May reapply. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 23 or younger , 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: 2. Minimum award amount: $2500. Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); page 1 of parents' IRS form. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Ellen Taylor, Executive Director, 317-867-5877.

Rambling Willie Memorial Scholarship

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

Purpose: One-time award for full-time undergraduates between the ages of 18-24. Must be pursuing a career in harness racing. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Scholarship is co-sponsored by the Christian Harness Horsemen's Association. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 18-24 years old, 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: harness racing.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $1,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); page 1 of parents' IRS form. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Ellen Taylor, Executive Director, 317-867-5877.