Lexington, Kentucky – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the 2025 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships. This scholarship program awards five $1,000 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equine knowledge or equestrian experience while in college.
The scholarships are available to US Equestrian competing members and subscribers who are current high school seniors and are preparing to enter college full-time in the fall of 2025. Equestrians from all US Equestrian-affiliated breeds and disciplines pursuing any major are encouraged to apply.
Applicants may meet the requirement to continue their involvement with horses during college through equine-related coursework, participation on a college riding team or club or horse-related internships, jobs or volunteer work. Funds will be issued directly to the recipients’ educational institutions to be applied to their tuition costs.
Meet the 2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship recipients.
How to Apply for 2025 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships
The application package includes proof of full-time college enrollment, a letter explaining the applicant’s involvement in horse-related activity, a reference letter from an individual in the horse industry and an essay written by the applicant answering questions about their current and future involvement with equestrian sports.
Click here to access the application form and see full application instructions.
The deadline for applications is July 31, 2025. Please direct any questions to Lexie Stovel at lstovel@usef.org.
