 
Bethany College: 3 $1,000 scholarships are available to Pony Club members of any rating, 3 $1,000 scholarships available to Pony Club members rated B, H-A, H or A, and 3 $1,000 scholarships are available to members of an International Pony Club. All applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a recommendation from a Pony Club DC or RS is required.
Bethany College also offers 3 scholarships for International Pony Club members.
Bethany College offers a degree in Equine Studies with concentrations in Sports Management, Sports Services or Teacher Education, as well as an Equine Studies Degree combined with a Pre-Vet Studies Program. For admission information, contact the Office of Admissions, Bethany College, P.O. Box 417, Bethany WV 26032-9989 (800) 922-7611. For Pony Club Scholarship information contact Peace Point Equestrian Center at (304) 829-4800.
Centenary College: Five $1,000 scholarships a year to Pony Clubbers, who rate C-3 or higher, display leadership potential, and have a final GPA 3.0 or better in high school college-prep. Centenary offers an equine major and an intercollegiate riding team. They also offer transfer scholarships for Pony Clubbers changing schools with at least a 3.0 GPA. Contact: Admissions Office, 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. (800) 236-8679.
Delaware Valley College: Multiple $1,000 renewable scholarships for Pony Club Members who rate C-1 or higher, with a minimum of 3.0 high school GPA or ranking in the top 30% of their high school graduating class. Recommendations and an essay are required. Scholarships are dependent upon the student maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher at Delaware Valley College. Delaware Valley College offers a Bachelor of Science degree with specialization in either Equine Training or Equibusiness, as well as an Associates degree in Equine Science. The Equestrian Center is an Official Approved Establishment of the British Hose Society, and incorporates the BHS scheme in the first year curriculum. Deadline for application is February 15th. Contact: Equine Science Director, Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave. Doylestown, PA 18901. 1-800-2DELVAL, ext. 2336.
Georgetown College: Georgetown College will match any scholarship (up to $1,000) received by a USPC member from a recognized equine organization for their new Equine Scholars Program. The Equine Scholars Program allows college students to pursue a liberal arts education while still having time to further their equestrian pursuits. The program is in partnership with the Kentucky Horse Park. For more information about the Georgetown College Equine Scholars Program, contact Johnnie Johnson, Director of Admissions at (502) 863-8181.
Lake Erie College: $1,000 scholarships to Pony Clubbers with a high school GPA of 3.0 or better and recommendation of their district commissioner. Lake Erie offers majors in stud farm management, equestrian teacher/trainer and facilities management. They have an intercollegiate riding team. Contact: Office of Admissions, 391 West Washington Street, Painesville, OH 44077. (800) 533-4996.
University of Louisville: A $1,000 scholarship to a new student who is currently in Pony Club or a Pony Club graduate and still active in the organization. The Pony Clubber must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a C-3 rating or higher. U of L’s Equine Industry Program offers a degree in business administration with a major in equine industry administration. They have an intercollegiate riding team. Contact: Equine Industry Program, College of Business and Public Administration, Louisville, KY 40292. (502) 852-4859.
Midway College: Five $1,000 renewable scholarships to incoming students who are Pony Clubbers or recent Pony Club graduates with a C-3 rating or higher. They must have a Pony Club leader’s recommendation and high academic achievement. Midway offers majors in general equine studies, equine management and equitation instruction. They offer several riding activities, including an intercollegiate riding team. Contact: Admission Office, 512 East Stephens Street, Midway, KY 40347. (800) 755-0031.
Otterbein College: $1,000 renewable award. It goes to a Pony Clubber with strong academic credentials. Otterbein offers degrees in equine science with a pre-vet/graduate school focus, equine administration equine facility management and equine health technology. They have an intercollegiate riding team. Contact: Department of Equine Science, Westerville, OH 43081. (614) 823-1843.
Salem International University: Three $3,000 renewable scholarships for Pony Clubber freshmen. The awards are based on demonstrated leadership potential, academic ability, including a minimum 3.0 GPA, five years riding involvement and three references. Salem International University’s equine careers and industry management program is an approved British Horse Society Center. Contact: Director of Admission, PO Box 500, Salem, WV 26426. (800) 283-4562.
Stephens College: Five $1,000 scholarships to Pony Clubbers rated C-3 or higher. High school applicants should have a B average or higher and college transfer applicants should have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Recommendation from a Pony Club leader is required. Stephens offers a major in equestrian business management and a minor in equestrian science. They have intercollegiate riding teams. Contact: Admission Office, Campus Box 212, Columbia, MO 65215. (800) 876-7207.
The Race for Education Scholarships: The Race For Education has two types of scholarships:
- The Horsemen's Scholarship is available to children of racetrack, backside and horse farm employees.
- The Thoroughbred Scholarship is available to students from any background wishing to pursue an equine-related career, such as veterinary medicine (mixed large animal or equine practitioner), agricultural science with equine focus, racetrack management, or equine business management.
Household income for both scholarships may not exceed $60,000 per year. Students must be at least a senior in high school and no older than 25 and must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA to apply. Scholarships pay tuition only. The deadline to receive completed applications is February 28, 2006. For more information and application, go directly to their web site at www.racingscholarships.com.
William Woods University: $2,000 renewable scholarship for Pony Club members or active Pony Club graduates. Applicants must be rated C-3 or higher, have a high school or college GPA of 3.0 and be recommended by a USPC leader. William Woods has majors in equestrian science and equine administration. They also have several competitive riding teams. Contact: Department of Equestrian Science, One University Ave., Fulton, MO 65251. (573) 592-4397
Wilson College offers $1,000 scholarships to Pony Clubbers with a rating of C-3 or higher who have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better in a college preparatory curriculum and the recommendation of their district commissioner. Wilson offers majors in Equestrian Studies, both equine management and equestrian management, Equine Facilitated Therapeutics, Veterinary Medical Technology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. The College offers intercollegiate Hunt Seat, Dressage, and Eventing teams. Contact the Admissions Office 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg PA 17201, email admissions@wilson.edu or call 1-800-421-8402.
Pony Club-Sponsored Scholarships
Dorothy Renfro Memorial Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually for higher education to an active Pony Club member who meets the qualifications outlined below.
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Stanley R. And Martha C. Helbert Scholarship: The Stanley R. and Martha C. Helbert Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 by members of the Helbert and Lindamood families. The Helberts grandchildren are Pony Club graduates and are still active volunteers, and the Helberts daughter, Nancy Lindamood has been very involved with Pony Club at the local, regional and national level for many years.
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Jubilee Scholarship: The Jubilee Scholarships were established in 2004 in honor of the 50th Anniversary of The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to reward Pony Club members for excellence in academic pursuits, and outstanding achievements in Pony Club
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Vita-Flex Scholarship: Sponsored by Vita-Flex, this $1,000 college scholarship will be awarded to a current Pony Club member who is currently enrolled in, or has been accepted to an institution of higher education. The recipient must have achieved a rating of C-3 or higher, and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
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The Farnam Equine Pharmaceuticals Scholarship: Sponsored by Farnam Equine Pharmaceuticals, this Scholarship will award $1,000 to a current Pony Club member who has achieved a Pony Club rating of C-3 or higher, and has at least a 2.0 GPA.
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The Anson W. H. Taylor Memorial Scholarship: Sponsored by USPC and The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource. This Scholarship will award $1,500 to a current Pony Club member who has been active with and committed to efforts on behalf of land conservation.
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Available from the USPC Bookstore:
Financing Your Equestrian Activities – Sponsorships and Scholarships
by Suzanne K. B. Fraser.
For more information contact the USPC Bookstore at
(859) 254-7669.
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