State and Regional Scholarships

Swayze Woodruff Memorial Mid-South Scholarship ($13,000)

Ideal candidates have been a member of AQHYA or AQHA for at least one year who is from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Tennessee, and who competes in AQHA-approved shows. Member must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to receive this scholarship. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to a four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice.

Arizona Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship ($9,000)

Ideal candidates are current AQHYA or AQHA members from Arizona who are also current or previous members of the Arizona Quarter Horse Youth Association. Student should be actively involved with AzQHA. Member must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college, university or vocational school. Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to a four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice.

Wayne L. Denison Scholarship ($9,000)

Ideal candidates are a current member of AQHYA or AQHA. Preference will be given to members residing in Connecticut. Preference will also be given to members actively involved in the American Quarter Horse industry. Members may apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Recipient must maintain full-time college enrollment and a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to a degree program of the student's choice. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply for this scholarship.

Britney Joe Unbridled Spirit Scholarship ($7,000)

Ideal candidate must be a resident of Kentucky who has been a member of the Kentucky Quarter Horse Youth Association and American Quarter Horse Youth Association for at least two years, one year of which must be the applicant's last eligible year of youth. Candidates may apply during their freshman year of college in anticipation of continuing their sophomore, junior and senior years as an undergraduate enrolled at an accredited college or university of their choice. Successful candidates must demonstrate a documented history of participating in, promoting and fostering KyQHYA and its programs in a meaningful way. Candidate must submit at least one letter of recommendation from an active KyQHA board member. Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average.

James F. and Doris M. Barton Scholarship ($6,000)

Ideal candidates are a current member of AQHYA or AQHA from New York who are also a current member of the Empire State Youth Quarter Horse Association. Member must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to either a two or four-year degree program of the student's choice.

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship ($5,500)

Ideal candidates are members of AQHYA or AQHA for at least two years and are resident of Oklahoma. Members must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to members who are actively involved in the American Quarter Horse industry and have at least two years membership in the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Youth Association. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to a four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice. Recipients must maintain full-time college enrollment and a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply for this scholarship.

AQHA Region 1 Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship ($5,000)

Ideal candidates must reside within Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Oregon or Washington, and have been a member of AQHYA or AQHA, as well as one of the above AQHA state affiliates for at least one year. Member must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at any accredited college or university. Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to receive this scholarship. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to either a two-year or four-year degree program of the student's choice.

Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship ($5,000)

Ideal candidates are a current member of AQHYA or AQHA and a resident of Indiana. Members must also be a current member of the Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Association. Preference will be given to members who are actively involved in the American Quarter Horse industry. Members must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Recipient must maintain full-time college enrollment and a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to either a two or four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply for this scholarship.

Andrew McBeath Region 9 Leadership Scholarship ($4,500)

Ideal candidate must be a resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Tennessee, and a member of AQHYA or AQHA for at least three years. Student must serve as an officer or director in AQHYA and or their state affiliate and demonstrate the leadership abilities and qualities gained through their participation. Members may apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university and must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to the degree program of the student’s choice. Past AQHF scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply for this scholarship.

Texas Caucus Scholarship ($4,500)

Ideal candidate is a current member of AQHYA or AQHA who is a resident of Texas and actively involved in the American Quarter Horse industry, with preference given to members of Texas Quarter Horse Youth Association. Member may apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university and must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to a four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice. Current or previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply for this scholarship.

Georgia Quarter Horse Scholarship ($4,500)

Ideal candidates are a current member of AQHYA or AQHA and resident of Georgia. Preference will be given to members actively involved in the American Quarter Horse industry with three or more years membership in the Georgia Quarter Horse Youth Association. Members may apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Recipient must maintain full-time college enrollment and a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to a two-year undergraduate or graduate degree program of the student's choice, or an accredited equine-related vocational program. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply for this scholarship.

Nebraska Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship ($2,500)

Ideal candidates are current AQHYA or AQHA members and resident of Nebraska. Member must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to members actively involved in the American Quarter Horse industry with at least two years membership in the Nebraska Quarter Horse Youth Association. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to a four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice. Recipient must maintain full-time college enrollment and a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply for this scholarship.

AQHA Region 6 Scholarship ($2,500)

Ideal candidate should reside within Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Quebec, and are a current member of an AQHA Region 6 state affiliate, as well as AQHYA or AQHA. Members may apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to undergraduate and or graduate level college coursework, or an accredited vocational program of the student’s choice. Past AQHF scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply for this scholarship.

Youth Activities Scholarship ($1,000)

Ideal candidates are a current member of AQHYA in good standing who have successfully participated in at least one Level 2 or 3 championship class OR have competed in a designated AQHYA championship competition at the Youth World Show. Although competition at the show is an eligibility requirement, placings are NOT considered when selecting the scholarship recipient. Members must apply during their senior year of high school and should maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. Recipient will be announced during the Youth World Show.