Pony Club Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Pony Club

INTRODUCTION
Pony Club provides several annual college scholarships for members who plan to continue their education. Awards are granted on the basis of merit and an essay; applicants must meet the stated eligibility criteria. To qualify, members must be accepted to or currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning — this includes universities, colleges, community colleges, and technical or vocational schools. Many individual colleges also offer scholarships specifically for Pony Club members; check the admissions or financial aid office at the school you plan to attend for details. Pony Club is pleased to support members’ educational goals, whether those studies take place in the barn, on horseback, or in an academic setting.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a current Pony Club member.
- Must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education (university, college, community college, technical or vocational school).
- Scholarships are awarded based on merit and an essay submission; follow each scholarship’s specific criteria for certification levels and GPA requirements.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THROUGH PONY CLUB

The Stanley R. and Martha C. Helbert Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000 (awarded annually)
- Purpose: To support members pursuing studies in liberal, visual, fine, decorative, applied or performing arts (examples: painting, sculpture, ceramics, filmmaking, architecture/design, graphic or industrial design, decorative arts, theater, music, literature).
- Requirement: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

The Jubilee Scholarship
- Amount: Two awards of $1,000 each (awarded annually)
- Purpose: To recognize academic excellence and notable achievements.
- Requirements: Either
- Pony Club certification of B or higher and at least a 3.0 GPA, OR
- Pony Club certification of C-2 HM or higher and at least a 3.5 GPA.

The Bodgie Read Memorial Scholarship for Dressage and Event Riders
- Amount: $1,000 (awarded annually)
- Purpose: For current members involved in Dressage or Eventing who demonstrate the volunteerism and participation valued by Bodgie Read.
- Requirement: Must hold Pony Club certification of C-2 Dressage or C-3 Eventing.

The Dorothy Renfro Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000 (awarded annually)
- Purpose: To honor members who display the qualities Dorothy Renfro prized — leadership, strong horse management skills, and a commitment to volunteer service.
- Requirement: Active Pony Club membership and demonstrated leadership, horse management, and volunteer involvement.

The Anson W. H. Taylor Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $1,500 (awarded annually)
- Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by USPC and the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource.
- Purpose: To support members committed to land conservation efforts.
- Requirements: Applicant must have entered their senior year of high school at the time of application, be accepted to or attending an institution of higher education, hold a Pony Club certification of C-1 HM or higher, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Triple Crown Nutrition Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000 (awarded annually) plus five complimentary bags of Triple Crown feed for the recipient
- Purpose: To recognize outstanding academic achievement and Pony Club accomplishments.
- Requirements: Pony Club certification of C-2 HM or higher and an overall GPA of at least 3.0.

If you are interested in applying, review each scholarship’s specific criteria carefully and prepare the required essay and documentation. Contact your Pony Club chapter or the scholarship administrator for application deadlines and submission instructions.