by Harness Horse Youth Foundation
Westfield, IN — As the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) wraps up its 40th anniversary year, the organization is proud to look to the future. Applications are now available for the three 2017 scholarships offered by HHYF. Completed applications are not due at the HHYF office until April 30, but early submission is encouraged.
Log on to www.hhyf.org/hhyf-scholarships to access the applications and each scholarship’s eligibility requirements and general information. The scholarships, for students who are at least high school seniors, are awarded based on GPA, financial need, completeness of application and quality of essay (where applicable).
The HHYF scholarships are the Gallo Blue Chip Scholarship, a stipend of up to $15,000, sponsored by Martin Scharf, for children of licensed trainers or caretakers in Pa., N.Y. or N.J.
The $2,500 Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship for students who have demonstrated a passion for harness racing and have financial need and the $1,000 Sweet Karen Scholarship for alumni of HHYF Summer Programs.
HHYF has awarded over $600,000 in scholarship grants since 1976. For questions please e-mail the HHYF office at ellen@hhyf.org.
The HHYF website also provides a comprehensive listing of harness racing-related scholarships available through other sources, which is regularly updated. That list is available at http://hhyf.org/scholarships-and-education.
Celebrating 40 years of youth education and service to harness racing, the Harness Horse Youth Foundation is a charitable 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing young people and their families educational opportunities with harness horses, in order to foster the next generation of participants and fans.
The Foundation makes a difference in young people’s lives through interactive learning experiences with these versatile animals, scholarship programs, and creation and distribution of educational materials. For more information on opportunities through HHYF, or to support its mission, go to www.hhyf.org.