Foundation Awards 53 Scholarships for 2024-25

The American Quarter Horse Foundation is awarding 53 students more than $440,000 for the 2024-25 academic year. Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation scholarship program has awarded nearly $9.6 million in financial assistance to more than 1,600 young horse enthusiasts and industry members. 

The Foundation selects recipients based on financial need, academic merit, equine involvement and civic activities. These individuals are today’s students and tomorrow’s equine industry leaders. With an education, great mentoring and a love of the American Quarter Horse, these young adults will become the next generation of leaders who will ensure the continued success of the equine industry by working in a variety of occupations.

"We are excited to award 53 new scholarships in addition to the renewals for the 2024-25 academic year," said Chief Foundation Officer Chris Sitz. “The Foundation’s goal has always been to provide varied educational opportunities for the young people dedicated to the American Quarter Horse who will lead our industry into the future.”

The Foundation and its donors are honored to create a legacy of support for youth pursuing higher education. These scholarship recipients carry a passion and dedication to the American Quarter Horse as they begin their careers.

View the 2024-2025 scholarship recipients.

About the American Quarter Horse Foundation
The American Quarter Horse Foundation connects people and horses through charitable giving to develop and support programs or initiatives that preserve our horse’s legacy and further the overall well-being of the American Quarter Horse and the people who comprise the Quarter Horse family.

For more information about the Foundation, visit www.aqha.com/foundation. 

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