NWHA National News November 2016 | Page 18

NWHA Scholarship Program The NWHA Scholarship was established in 2015 to provide monetary assistance to our degree seeking members who are ineligible for other scholarship awards. The mission of the NWHA scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools and universities. The NWHA Scholarship principally targets two and four year academic programs; however, certificate/licensing programs including but not limited to fields such as business, animal/vet tech and related fields may also be eligible. Neil Clark Scholarship Program Our youth are our future. This scholarship program was established to encourage youth participation in equestrian sport, at NWHA events, and at the NWHA National Championship Show. The scholarships are presented at the NWHA National Championship Show. Award: $500 total $250 12 and under $250 13-17 (youth’s age as of January 1 of the current year). Funds are to be used for educational purposes or towards the advancement of the winners’ equestrian experience. Requirements: Youth must be a member of NWHA (either as an individual Youth Member or as a youth whose parents/guardians hold a Family Membership) Youth member must be aged 17 or under on January 1 of the current year. Submit one entry from any of the three categories for scholarship consideration. If you want to submit one from each, please do. We enjoy seeing your many talents! Only one entry per category, please. Need not own a horse to enter! NWHA National News 18