The NWVQHA encourages excellence in the youth by providing scholarships to outstanding
young men and women. 

1. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college or university, trade school or vocational training program. After receiving the award, a written request from the recipient must be made to the Treasurer for payment to the designated school.
 

2. The scholarship is available to any young man or woman who is or will be a high school graduate/GED, and is a member in good standing of the NWVQHA. 

3. If in the opinion of the Selection Committee, no applicant meets the standards as set by the committee, the scholarships funds will be held in the NWVQHA account.
 

4. Selection will be based on:

A) the ability and aptitude for serious study

B) community service and leadership

C)  achievements with horses

D) 250-500 word essay on one of the two following subjects:

1) How the horse industry has helped to prepare me for my future endeavors.

2)  What attributes have I acquired through working with horses.

All applicants must have shown a horse in classes at the NWVQHA show the previous year prior to submitting an application. For example: to be eligible to receive 2009 scholarship, applicant should have shown in 2008 show season.
 

5. All applications must be postmarked no later than September 1 if they wish to be considered. 

6. Application may be obtained via web site, newsletter, or by contacting:

                        Lynne Roy  
                       
411 S. 11th St.
                       
Connellsville, PA 15425
                        412-582-9628   
                       
lynneroy@verizon.net