Industry Scholarships
Alabama Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary
Deadline: January 5
Eligibility: An immediate family (parent/grandparent/guardian) must be a WHAA member in good standing for at least two years for applicant to be eligible for a scholarship.
The Alabama Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary scholarships are for $500 each.
Jane Hardy Meredith Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: July 31
Eligibility:
- Must be or have a family member who is a member of TWHBEA
- Cannot apply for the scholarship before junior year of high school.
- Must re-apply each year of eligibility
- Cannot be over the age of 24
Applications are now being accepted for the Jane Hardy Meredith Memorial Scholarship. The deadline for applying is July 31 and two recipients will be selected to receive $1,000 each. Only completed applications will be reviewed for the selection of recipient(s). Scholarships will be awarded based on academic performance (1/3), extracurricular activities (1/3), and equine involvement (1/3). Scholarships can be used for undergraduate educational expenses at the College, Junior College, University or Trade School of the recipient’s choice.
Jane Hardy Meredith was well known and loved and highly successful in every aspect of her life. The Tennessee Walking Horse industry was a huge part of Jane and it occupied a big piece of her heart ever since she started riding as a child. When she became involved with Tennessee Walking Horses, she pursued that with all the love and passion that was synonymous with Jane. She was a beautiful rider, owner, breeder and advocate for the Tennessee Walking Horse. She served in leadership roles within the industry including as a board member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association. She was always known for her beauty, grace, loyalty and for standing up for everything she believed.
The Jane Hardy Meredith Memorial Scholarship is being administered through the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ Foundation. For those that would like to donate to this scholarship fund, please make the check to: Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ Foundation (put “Jane Hardy Meredith” in the memo) and mail to: PO Box 286, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
For more information, contact TWHBEA at 931-359-1574 or email programs@twhbea.com.
Keith Reed Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: June 15
Eligibility:
- Must be or have a family member who is a member of TWHBEA
- Cannot apply for the scholarship before junior year of high school.
- Must re-apply each year of eligibility
- Cannot be over the age of 24
Applications are now being accepted for the Keith Reed Memorial Scholarship. The deadline for applying is June 15th and one recipient will be selected to receive $1,000. The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association will award scholarships based upon availability of funds. The scholarships will be awarded based on academic performance (1/3), extracurricular activities (1/3), equine involvement (1/3). Scholarship recipients are eligible to use the award for undergraduate or graduate educational expenses at the College, Junior College, University or Trade School of their choice.
From 1985-2024, Keith Reed rode, trained, and showed horses. He placed on the State and World Championship levels with the horses he showed, and Tennessee Walking Horses were his specialty. He broke, trained, and rode horses in the Celebration and had countless accolades to his name. He supported numerous friends, who became family, in the walking horse industry whether by recommending horses to purchase for showing or breeding or by teaching how to show weanlings/yearlings, that were his specialty. Keith had a great knack for starting future prospects at the weanling/yearling level, he was a joy to watch as he led the future champions around the ring. Keith took great joy in helping others, especially young horsemen/women and it will be a great honor to receive this scholarship in his name.
The Keith Reed Memorial Scholarship is being administered through the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ Foundation. For those that would like to donate to this scholarship fund, please make the check to: Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ Foundation (put “Keith Reed” in the memo) and mail to: PO Box 286, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
For more information, contact TWHBEA at 931-359-1574 or email programs@twhbea.com.
South Central Kentucky Walking Horse Association
Deadline: March 8
Eligibility: Open to any student who is involved in the walking horse industry and resides in Kentucky. You must attend their banquet the second weekend of March.
Marshall County Horsemans Association
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: Must live in Marshall County, Tennessee and be associated with the horse business in some way (doesn’t have to be walking horses)
The Marshall County Horsemans Association will award a total of $1,000 in scholarships this year.
For more information or questions contact Freda Dean at fredardean@gmail.com or 931-703-4808.
Pleasure Walking Horse Association of Tennessee (PWHAT)
Deadline: June 1
Eligibility: Must be a PWHAT member for a minimum of 12 months
The mission of the PWHAT Scholarship Program is to provide monetary assistance to our youth members seeking to earn a degree of higher education. The PWHAT Scholarship Program will provide financial assistance to our individual members enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, vocational/trade schools, colleges and universities. Assisting the youth of the PWHAT organization will produce future leaders that can carry on the promotion and business of the Pleasure Tennessee Walking Horse both in and out of Tennessee.
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) / Dowell Family
Deadline: June 15
Eligibility: Must be a TWHBEA member for 18 months prior to the deadline
TWHBEA and the Glenn C. Dowell Family recognize that youth are vital to the successful future of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and awards both graduate and undergraduate scholarships each year. Scholarships can be used for accredited colleges, junior colleges, universities, or trade schools. The scholarship amounts are based on availability of funds and the selection is based equally on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and equine involvement.
Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary
Deadline: June 16
Eligibility: Any person involved with Tennessee Walking Horses
Each year the Auxiliary awards scholarships to any person involved with Tennessee Walking Horses who is furthering his/her education. Scholarships are based on need, merit, Auxiliary members and/or their families, and graduate degree-seeking students. These scholarships are for those in college and those starting college. At least one scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a graduate degree.
Contact Beth Thomas at 931-580-6825 or thomasb@bedfordk12tn.com, Kari Tisma at 678-576-1290 or karitisma23@yahoo.com, or Sarah Beth Thomas/Stephanie Elliott at thomassarahbeth@gmail.com for a scholarship packet.
Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) Scholarship
Deadline: July 1
Eligibility: Open to children of members or employees of the WHTA
The scholarship selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, citizenship achievements, contributions to the walking horse industry, and financial need.
Walking Horse Owners Association (WHOA) Charles B. Howard Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: July 31
Eligibility: Membership is not required, but you must submit a character reference from a current WHOA member (not from a youth or relative).
The Walking Horse Owners Association Scholarship Fund in Memory of Charles B. Howard was established in 2021 to provide monetary assistance to our degree seeking members. The mission of the Charles B. Howard scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools and universities. The Scholarship principally targets two and four year academic programs; however, certificate/licensing programs including but not limited to fields such as business, animal/vet tech and related fields may also be eligible.
East Tennessee Walking Horse Association
Deadline: July 31
Eligibility: Applicant must have a parent or grandparent who is a member of the ETWHA in good standing for at least 16 months prior to their scholarship application.
The East Tennessee Walking Horse Association will award one (1) scholarship of $1,000 based on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and equine activities. The scholarship recipient is eligible to use the award for expenses at the college, university, community college or trade school of his or her choice.
North Carolina Walking Horse Association
Deadline: September 27
Eligibility: Applicants must have been a member of the NCWHA by June 1 of the scholarship year.
The North Carolina Walking Horse Association offers a minimum of two $1,000 scholarships each year – The Lynn Culbreth Memorial Scholarship and the NCWHA/Ronald Mosley Memorial Scholarship. Depending on funding, more scholarships may be made available.
Applications will be available in August on the NCWHA website or by emailing terriem552@aol.com.