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The American Morgan Horse Institute, Inc. encourages excellence in youth by providing scholarships to outstanding young men and women.
The following is a general outline of the Educational Scholarship program:
- Five $3,000 scholarships are available annually.
- The scholarships are paid directly to a college, university, trade school, or vocational training program within two years after the award of the scholarship. Upon receipt of the award, a written request from the recipient must be made in order for payment to the designated school to be made.
- The program is open to any young man or woman who is/will be a high school graduate/GED.
- The following criteria are considered important:
a. The applicant has completed or is involved in the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Horsemastership Program, or
b. the applicant is involved in a 4H/FFA program, or
c. the applicant has won a USA Equestrian (formerly AHSA) and/or AMHA Medal for equitation, or
d. the applicant has placed in the top two in the junior division or the top four in the adult division of an open competition program.
- Selection will be based on the ability and aptitude for serious study, community service, leadership, financial need, and achievement with Morgan horses.
- Previous winners of an AMHI Scholarship are ineligible to participate a second time. Previous applicants who did not win a scholarship may re-apply.
- Applications and three (3) reference letters relative to character, ability and achievement, with the most recent transcript from high school or other school in attendance at the time of application must be postmarked no later than March 1. All candidates will be notified by June 15.
- If, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, no applicant meets the standards as set by the Committee, the scholarship funds will be held within the AMHI account.
To apply for an AMHI Educational Scholarship, click here.
Our 2009 Educational Scholarships included:
- 2009 AMHI JOAN BOWERS MEMORIAL EDUCTIONAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP: Joan Bowers began her equestrian life as a six year old climbing onto pasture fences to slip on neighbors' horses and culminated with her induction into the 2007 AMHA Breeders Hall of Fame. Inspired by Topper, a half Morgan she owned and loved throughout her childhood and young adulthood, she and her husband, Rollie, formed their California-based Morgan Manor. Later relocating to Oregon, the full service training facility offered stud services that produced over 500 foals. Mrs. Bowers prolifically exhibited in a range of divisions including in hand, park, harness, pleasure, and Western. Her daughter Tami, with her many equestrian
accomplishments, rounded out the family operation. Mrs. Bowers' support of youth is memorialized in the 2009 scholarship in her name.
- 2009 AMHI GLORIA JONES MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP: As a breeder, trainer, and exhibitor of Morgan horses since 1960, Gloria Jones was an active and enthusiastic participant in the carriage driving division. She and her husband Arthur operated California-based Summerhill Farm with their daughter, Terry. Among her innumerable accomplishments in the equine world, Mrs. Jones was named AMHA Woman of the Year in 1967 and 1992, chaired the Grand National and World Championship Horse Show Committee in 1989 and 1992, was inducted into the AMHA Hall of Fame in 1995, and served as an AMHI trustee on the Scholarship Committee. Her lifelong commitment to children is exemplified by her 40-year career in education as a teacher and administrator in middle and high schools. Mrs. Jones'
energy and enthusiasm were an inspiration to all who knew her.
- 2009 AMHI WHEAT STATE EDUCATIONAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP: The Wheat State Morgan Horse Association, founded in 1962, encourages and promotes the breeding and use of Morgan horses, promotes interest in registered purebred and part-bred Morgans as versatile horses, and cooperates with other Morgan-affiliated organizations in working for the advancement of the breed. It operates the Wheat State Regional Morgan Horse Show in June in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Association, through its
regional horse show, generously donates proceeds from the horse show to the AMHI Scholarship Program.
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