American Buckskin Registry Association, Inc. Youth Scholarship Program Thank you for your interest in the American Buckskin Registry Association Youth Scholarship Program. Each applicant must be a member of the ABRA to be eligible. Each application is carefully reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. The one time $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a selected applicant working towards a degree at an accredited College or University. The scholarship will be awarded provided the recipient meets all the requirements contained herein. Whenever the word “Buckskin” is used, it includes all ABRA eligible horses (i.e. Dun, Red Dun, Grulla).
~ELIGIBILITY ~ 1. The applicant must be in his/her senior year in high school at the time of his/her application. GPA must be at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or 3.8 on a 6.0 scale. 2. The applicant must have at least two (2) year’s continuous membership in ABRA, and be a current ABRA member in good standing. A copy of the applicant’s current ABRA membership card must accompany the application. 3. The applicant has applied and/or been accepted to an accredited College or University with a curriculum leading to a Degree.
~ QUALIFICATIONS ~ 1. An applicant will be judged on his/her total qualifications, including character, attitude and academic standing. 2. Applicants are required to submit a completed ABRA application form. This application must be submitted no later than March 1 of the year for which the applicant is seeking scholarship. 3. In addition to the application, the following is also required: a. A transcript of the applicant’s secondary school records, complete to the last fall’s semester marking period. b. Letters of Recommendation must be from at least one (1) teacher who has taught the applicant during at least one full semester. The letter should cover character, attitude, academic standing, extra curricular activities and any other significant reasons why the applicant should be considered. c. One (1) additional Letter of Recommendation from an adult acquaintance (not from the applicants family members). d. A Personal Letter from the applicant outlining his/her reasons for applying for the scholarship. e. A recent photo to be a 3" x 5" color head and shoulder shot only. The photo will not be returned.
~ RESTRICTIONS ~ 1. Recipients are allowed to attend the accredited College or University of their choice within the United States. 2. Recipients are free to select a major field of study. 3. Recipients are not restricted to any general field of employment or obligated to enter the employ of any organization.
~ SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS ~ The Selection Committee will include members of the ABRA Board of Directors with no relationship to any of the applicants. The Committee will be directed, but not necessarily bound by the following guidelines: 1. ABRA Involvement 2. Academic Record 3. Extra Curricular Activities 4. Character 5. Personal Letter The Committee may recommend rejection of all candidates if those applying do not meet the qualifications set forth, or if in their judgment, there are no applicants deserving of this Scholarship.
~ PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP ~ 1. The scholarship will be $500.00, but will not exceed tuition and fees at the accredited College or University of the recipient’s choice. 2. Scholarship money provided by ABRA will be paid directly to the recipient upon presentation of acceptance by the accredited College or University, or a transcript indicating the recipient’s acceptable progress. 3. ABRA can at any time change the number of scholarship recipients and the amount awarded. ABRA reserves the right to re-evaluate funding at any time..
~ INFORMATION ~ Acceptance and receipt of the ABRA scholarship does not relieve the recipient of personal responsibility of applying for admission, nor guarantees their admission, to any College or University. After the recipient is enrolled in an accredited College or University, the academic program and personal behavior affairs are subject only to the policies of the College. ABRA does not require particular courses in the recipient’s academic programs, involvement in extra curricular activities, or personal behavior inconsistent with College policies. Candidates will not be judged on race, religion, national origin, political, social or economic beliefs. Scholarship recipient to be announced at the ABRA World Championship Show.
Postmark deadline:
M arch 1 st of current year.
ABRA Scholarship Application
~ PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION~ Please Print
Applicant Name
Age
Birthdate
ABRA #
Permanent Address
City
State
Telephone Number
Email (if applicable)
Name of High School
Address/City/State/Zip
Name of College or Secondary Educational Institution
Zip
Date Enrolled
College Address
City
State
Zip
Major Area of Study
Years Completed
Career Goals/Degrees to Obtain
Present Occupation (part or full time)
Present Grade
List school organizations or clubs you belong to. Indicate whether high school or college:
List your hobbies and interests:
~ PART II - SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE ~ Attach an official grade transcript from most recent high school or college.
High School GPA
G 4.0 scale G 6.0 scale
G 4.0 scale G 6.0 scale
College GPA
Class Rank: # ________ of Total # ________
Class Rank: # ________ of Total # ________
List scholastic achievements/awards/activities:
~ PART III - EXTRACURRICULAR EQUINE ACTIVITIES~ List the name and type of equine related clubs/organizations you belong to. These may include 4-H, Pony Club, FFA or similar organizations.
Club Name
Club Type
Years Involved
Club Name
Club Type
Years Involved
Club Name
Club Type
Years Involved
List outstanding achievements in extracurricular equine activities:
~ PART IV - INVOLVEMENT IN THE BUCKSKIN INDUSTRY ~ Do you own an ABRA registered horse? __________
Does anyone in your family? ___________
List the ABRA charter club(s) you belong to:
Charter Club
Years as a Member
Charter Club
Years as a Member
Charter Club
Years as a Member
List the Charter Club activities you have participated in:
How long have you been riding? ____________ Showing? ____________ Other?________________ (Explain)
Outline your activities/experiences in riding/trail riding/showing using Buckskin horses: _____________
List outstanding horsemanship awards you have received from ABRA or an ABRA Charter Club:
~ PART V: PERSONAL LETTER ~ Summarize, in the form of an letter/essay, and attach to the application, your thoughts on the following: 1. Why you desire to continue your education. 2. The personal qualities that you possess that you believe qualify you to receive a scholarship. 3. How receiving this scholarship will enhance your educational experiences.
~ PART VI: LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ~ Two letters of recommendation are required. These letters may be from teachers, youth leaders, colleagues, or other qualified persons. Please attach them to your application.
~ PART VII: SIGNATURE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT ~ PRESS RELEASE - All applications must be accompanied by a recent photograph of the applicant. The photograph should be approximately 3" x 5" and include only the head and shoulders of the applicant. Name of local newspaper: _____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City/State & Zip _____________________________________________________________ Picture of scholarship recipient may be sent to local papers and other publications. Pictures may also be used for advertising.
I hereby acknowledge the information contained in this application to be true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that fraudulent information may result in disqualification of any scholarship monies awarded, and/or may disqualify me from present and future consideration for scholarship funding from the American Buckskin Registry Association.
Applicant’s Printed Name
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature
Mail application and material with March 1 of current year, or earlier postmark to:
Date
Patty Maxwell - ABRA Youth 1444 N Isett Ave. Moscow, IA 52760-9735
