Foundation Awards 35 Scholarships for 2023-24

From AQHA:

The American Quarter Horse Foundation is awarding 35 students more than $270,000 for the 2023-24 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 proud to award 35 new scholarships in addition to the renewals for the 2023-24 academic year,” said Chris Sitz, Chief Foundation Officer. “The Foundation strives 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 list of the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients.

About the American Quarter Horse Foundation
The American Quarter Horse Foundation connects people and horses through charitable giving in order 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.