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Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund

Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund

Applicable For:

High School Seniors & College Underclassmen

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

01/06/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund is a scholarship program offered by the American Quarter Horse Foundation (AQHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the American Quarter Horse breed. The scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who are members of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) or AQHYA.

The Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to eligible students who have a demonstrated passion for the American Quarter Horse breed and who are pursuing a college education in an agriculture-related field, such as equine science, animal science, or agribusiness.

The Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund is named after Gordon Hay, a prominent American Quarter Horse breeder and member of the AQHA Hall of Fame. The scholarship is intended to honor his legacy and promote education in the equine industry.

If you are a member of the AQHA or AQHYA and you are interested in applying for the Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund, you should contact AQHF directly for more information on the application process and eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria For Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund

The eligibility criteria for the Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund are as follows:

  • Age: The scholarship is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are between the ages of 17 and 24.
  • Education: The applicant must have completed high school or be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Canada.
  • Field of Study: The scholarship is available to students pursuing studies in the field of broadcast engineering or broadcast technology.
  • Financial Need: The applicant must demonstrate financial need in order to be eligible for the scholarship.
  • Academic Achievement: The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Essay: The applicant must submit an essay of up to 1,000 words on a specified topic related to broadcast engineering or broadcast technology.
  • Reference: The applicant must provide at least one letter of reference from an instructor, employer, or other relevant professional.

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