Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship for graduating High School Seniors

US Equestrian offers five $1,000 scholarships for High School Seniors preparing to enter a College or University. Scholarship funds are provided to students interested in furthering his or her equestrian knowledge and skills throughout college. Applicants must continue to be involved in equestrian related experiences throughout college to be considered. This can be through an equestrian-related degree or classes, participation in an intercollegiate equestrian team or club, an equestrian related internship, job, volunteer work, or any other proven commitment to continued involvement and education in equestrian sport. Scholarship funds will be awarded directly to the recipient's educational institution. 

Students must be active competing or subscribing members of USEF and preparing to enter a college or university in the fall of the current competition year. An essay, at least one reference from an individual within the horse industry, and a completed application are required. Scholarship applications are available in the "Applications" section below. To be considered for this scholarship, a completed application along with the required materials must be submited to the USEF office on or before the July 31st deadline.

Please direct any questions or concerns to Lexie Stovel at [email protected]

Applications for the 2025 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship will open on February 1st, 2025. 

Click here to see the 2024 winners!