Scholarships

 NHHJA continues its commitment to higher education.
Each year NHHJA awards up to 2 scholarships in the amount of $1500 each.

RULES FOR SUBMISSIONS

• The scholarship is open to any curent NHHJA member in good standing who has not previously been awarded a scholarship.
• Participants must be current high school seniors, high school graduates, or current students of higher education, who plan to attend school for higher education in the future. Previous winners are not eligible. Up to two winners will be chosen from eligible submissions.
• Winners will be announced at NHHJA Medal Finals in September as well as via social media and contacted by NHHJA president or treasurer. Once school info is provided, scholarship funds in the amount of $1,500 will be sent directly to school by NHHJA.
• Application due date:  August 15, 2025.
• To Submit: Email submissions to: scbfincke@gmail.com.  Please be sure to include your name and grade/year at the top of your submission.

Theme: Personal Growth

Essay to be judged on content, essay structure and grammar Essays must receive a passing score to be eligible. Please be sure to not include specific names, barns, or any other identifier that discloses your identity in the body of the response.

1 $500 Scholarship will be awarded. This scholarship is for an equestrian with a 3.50+ GPA. Applicants must be a high school senior or currently enrolled in college, university, or other institution of higher education. Please provide your most recent transcript with GPA.

Prompt:
Please submit an essay, not to exceed 1,000 words, about how working with and riding horses has positively affected your academics. Additionally, please provide your most recent transcript with GPA.