• Must be a current AMHA member, and have been for at least three years, no older than 18 and no younger than a Senior  in High School. Former AMHyA members must be currently enrolled in higher education. Past AMHA Scholarship winners are not eligible to apply.

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• Outside judges (chosen by the Youth Coordinator and/or Youth Committee) will review the application and choose the winners. Spelling, grammar, neatness and actual content of the essay will be factors in the selection process, as well as other criteria on the application. Only complete applications will be considered.

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• Scholarship(s) will be awarded and announced at the AMHA World Championship Show.

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• Funds must be requested no later than 36 months after a winner has been announced at the AMHA World Show. If recipient does not attend a higher education institute and submit for funds, scholarship pay out will be null and void after the 36 months.

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• In order to receive funds, the recipient must submit an official bill issued by the institution of attendance to the AMHA Finance Office. AMHA will then issue funds directly to the institute to cover the cost of the bill up to, and not exceeding, the amount of the scholarship awarded. If the bill is less than the amount awarded, the remaining funds can be used by the recipient in the same manner in the following consecutive year/semester or the remaining funds will be forfeited.

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Application Deadline is September 1st - Please fill out and send your completed application, essay and 3-character references to:

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   AMHA

   c/o Youth Coordinator

   5601 S Interstate 35 W

   Alvarado, TX 76009

   Email to: val@amha.org

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MAMHC Scholarship Application Instructions

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-Application Deadline is November 1, 2024 to val@amha.org

-Application must be in typed letter format

-Must be sent via email to val@amha.org

-Applicant must be a graduating 2025 High School senior

-Must include photo with application

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Application should include but not limited to the following:

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• -Tell us about yourself

• -What makes you unique

• -Who is your role model and why

• -Why do you think you deserve this scholarship

• -What are your biggest accomplishments

• -What are your career goals

• -Tell us about your leadership experiences

• -Describe your greatest strengths

• -Describe your greatest weaknesses

• -How did you get involved with miniature horses

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Winner will be announced during the 2024 Annual Convention

Scholarship will be paid directly to Educational Institute

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~~History of the MAMHC Youth Scholarship~~

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After 41 years of incredible memories, laughter, and shared passion, it’s with bittersweet emotions that we say farewell to the MId-America Miniature Horse Club (MAMHC). It’s been an amazing journey since its inception on February 20, 1983.

After thoughtful consideration, our club voted to evenly allocate the remaining funds, estimated to be around ~$12,500 total, to be donated to the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) and The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR). This contribution establishes two one-time scholarships to be awarded to high school students in 2025. 

In the unlikely event that one or neither organization receives any eligible applicants, the funds designated for the scholarships will be donated to the youth funds of AMHA and/or AMHR at the conclusion of 2025 in honor of MAMHC.

These scholarships aim to honor the legacy of MAMHC and contribute to the education and development of the next generation of enthusiasts within the American miniature horse community.

 

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For any questions, please email val@amha.org or call 817.783.5600.

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Pledges are currently being accepted for the Scholarship Program. If you are interested in contributing, you can pay by check or donate thru the AMHA secure online payment site. Any pledge amount would be appreciated.

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Checks are payable to:

 AMHA Youth Scholarship Fund

 Mail to: American Miniature Horse Association
5601 S. Interstate 35W
Alvarado , TX 76009