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KHC Foundation Scholarship Information

One of the newest benefits available to our members is the Kansas Horse Council Academic Scholarship.

This scholarship is available to students who;

1. are current members of the KHC (either Individual Membership, Student Membership, or  Family Membership that includes them).
2. have a history in the equine industry (4H, Kansas High School Rodeo, FFA, etc.)
3. can list scholastic accomplishments and community service.
4. can provide 2 or more letters of recommendation.
5. possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, if currently enrolled. An official transcript must be submitted with the application.
6. Proof of enrollment or acceptance into a trade or other accredited scholastic institution will be required if your are selected as a scholarship recipient.

The scholarship selection places emphasis on the following areas:

    Involvement in the horse industry in Kansas;
    Scholastic Achievement;
    and Community Service

You must apply online at the link to the right, all applications must include an official copy of the students high school or college transcript, if applicable and two letters of recommendation from persons other than family members. The student will need to forward these items by fax (785) 539-2928 or postal mail or email to director@kansashorsecouncil.com with the subject heading “Scholarship Application"  Until the additional items are received, the application cannot be processed.

Give us a chance to know you and how the Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarship will positively affect your life by submitting a video via electronic format. Videos are OPTIONAL and are not required to receive an award.

Additional materials must be received on or before April 1st. Late applications will not be considered. Please send to:

Recipients of KHC Scholarship will be selected by May 1 and informed by May 15. Payment will then be made to the individual winners.

2011 WINNERS

From left to right in photo: Chelsea Lutz, Erin Eckels, Bobbie Jo Horocofsky, Latham Wiggins, Natalie Russell, Jay Rietcheck, Brittany Winsor, not pictured were Levi Brozek, Liz Jaax & Mariah Woolsoncroft

Kansas Horse Council Foundation Awards $7,000 in Scholarships

The Kansas Horse Council Foundation awarded $7,000 in scholarships at a ceremony on June 7, 2011 in Wamego, KS.

Recipients of this year’s $700 awards are Jay Rietcheck of Rexford, Natalie Russell of Auburn, Lathan Wiggins of Eureka, Chelsea Lutz of Topeka, Bobbie Jo Horocofsky of Manhattan, Erin Eckels of Manhattan, Brittany Winsor of Wamego, Levi Brozek of Sylvan Grove, Liz Jaax or Wichita and Mariah Woolsoncroft of Salina.

The Kansas Horse Council Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage the education of individuals involved in the equine industry through scholarship awards and recognition.

Scholarships are funded entirely through a live silent auction at EquiFest of Kansas held each February in Park City.  Scholarship information and applications can be found on the Kansas Horse Council website, kansashorsecouncil.com.

Anyone wishing to make a donation to assist in the Foundation’s goals may do so through the website or by contacting the office at 785-776-0662.  Donations are tax deductible and can be in the form of monetary contributions or merchandise. 

 2010 WINNERS

Pictured left to right, back row: Joanna Wilson, Jessica White, Levi Brozek, Alyssa Morrison, Lexi Potter, Sara Sumpter Front Row: Teri Vonderschmidt, Alice White, Melissa Kupfersmith, Stephanie Murray Not Pictured: Dana Gude & Jodi Wright (both are serving internships out of
state)

The 2010 Kansas Horse Council Foundation scholarship awards were presented to recipients at a ceremony held June 8th in the Heritage Room in Weber Hall on the Kansas State University campus.

The following twelve students were selected for awards: Levi Brozek of Sylvan Grove - $1,000; Dana Gude of Olsburg - $1,000, Melissa Kupfersmith of Valley Center - $1,000, Alyssa Morrison of Bonner Springs - $500, Stephanie Murray of Wheaton - $500, Lexi Potter of Topeka - $500, Sara Sumpter of Berryton - $1,000, Teri Vonderschmidt of Topeka - $500, Alice White of Belvue - $500, Jessica White of Belvue - $500, Joanna Wilson of Manhattan - $500 and Jodi Wright of Manhattan - $1,000.

These scholarships are provided through proceeds raised at the annual KHCF Silent Auction held each February at EquiFest of Kansas in Wichita. Debbie Beam of Topeka chairs the Foundation committee that organizes the auction and selects the award winners. Other committee members are Sue Datillo of Topeka, Sheri Ellenbecker of Lawrence, Teresa Peddicord of Wamego and Pattie Stalder of Westmoreland. Applications are accepted through April 1st each year. All information for applying is under the KHC Scholarship tab on the KHC website.

Congratulations to these hard working students who are wonderful ambassadors of the Kansas horse industry.

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