SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS PROGRAM
At Northeast Morgan, we believe education happens both in and out of the barn. The lessons learned through horsemanship, discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance; shape confident riders, thoughtful leaders, and lifelong learners.
In support of the next generation of equestrians, our Northeast member organizations are proud to offer a collection of high-impact scholarships and grants designed to help students pursue their educational goals. These awards are intended to provide meaningful financial support, regardless of a student’s chosen field of study, recognizing that strong foundations in education benefit our sport, our community, and the future of the Morgan horse.
Whether your passion leads you deeper into the equine industry or toward a different professional path, Northeast Morgan is committed to investing in your journey. All are encouraged to apply.
Club Scholarships
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Eileen Hunter loved Morgan Horses and youth! She was an active member of the American, New England, and Connecticut Morgan Horse Associations and volunteered with countless youth organizations. To honor her memory CMHA created The Eileen Hunter Youth Scholarship. This scholarship offers a one-time $1000 payment to students who are currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program (any major) or an equine-specific apprenticeship program. All scholarships are awarded at the Connecticut Morgan Open Horse Show.
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Awarded by: The Connecticut Morgan Horse Association
Total Award: $1,000.00
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Item desThis $1,000 grant is designed to support a dedicated lesson student in participating in the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show by helping cover show-related expenses.
We are looking for a rider/driver of any age who demonstrates:
• Hard work and dedication in their lesson program
• A passion for horsemanship and the Morgan horse
• Positive attitude and sportsmanship
• Financial need that may otherwise limit participationApplicants must be actively taking lessons and be recommended by their trainer or instructor.
This award celebrates not only achievement, but the partnership between student and horse, and a love for the Morgan community.
Allowable uses include: horse show entry fees, class fees, stall fees, required show office fees, cost of lodging, training fees, horse transportation fees, and other reasonable costs directly related to entering the show. The grant funds are not to be used for the purchase of show clothing, tack, or other material equipment related to showing, riding, or driving.
Applicants who ride a lesson horse, have a leased horse, or own their own horse may apply.
Whenever possible, funds will be paid directly to the show secretary, trainer, or lesson program responsible for the student's entry.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Awarded by: The Connecticut Morgan Horse Association
Total Award: $1,000.00
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Sue Brander was passionate about her Morgan sport horses! The Sue Brander grant was created to celebrate her passion for the versatility of the Morgan breed while providing students and young professionals with financial resources to further their equine education! All grants are awarded at the Connecticut Morgan Open Horse Show.
Deadline: November 30, 0226
Award by: The Connecticut Morgan Horse Association
Total Award: $500.00
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The Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association is proud to invest in the next generation of leaders, horsemen, and changemakers through our $2,000 MMHA Scholarship. This award celebrates students who embody the spirit of the Morgan horse—versatile, driven, and forward-thinking—while pursuing their educational goals beyond high school.
Whether your path leads you to college, trade school, or another form of continuing education, this scholarship is designed to support your ambitions and recognize your commitment to both learning and the Morgan community. If you are passionate about your future and proud to be part of Massachusetts Morgan, we encourage you to apply and take the next step toward your goals.
Scholarship Requirements
Be a current member of the Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association
Submit a completed application by August 1
Provide proof of acceptance to an accredited continuing education program for the upcoming academic year
Include two letters of recommendation (one must be from an MMHA member)
Applicants must not have previously received the Mass Morgan Scholarship
Awarded by: The Morgan Dressage Association
Deadline: March 3, 2026
Total Award: $2,000.00
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The Vermont Morgan Horse Association, Inc. encourages excellence in its members by providing the W. Lyman Orcutt, Jr. Scholarship Award each year to one or more outstanding men or women who would like to continue their education. The scholarship provides at least one $500 scholarship annually. The scholarship will be paid to the recipient and the education program they are enrolled in by July 15th of that current year. The program is open to any man or woman who is a Vermont resident and a member in good standing of the Vermont Morgan Horse Association, Inc.
Considered important and selection to be based on the following:
Being a VMHA Member
Being a Vermont resident
Involvement with the Morgan Horse
Youth club participation
Volunteerism
Most recent scholastic achievement
Leadership
Three letters of reference (non-family) relevant to character ability, achievement, and Morgan involvement
Awarded by: The Vermont Morgan Horse Association
Deadline: March 3, 2026
Total Award: $500.00
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Each year, several Morgan organizations proudly offer Youth Scholarships to senior Youth Contest contestants who earn the Overall Champion title. These scholarships are designed to support and encourage outstanding youth as they advance to compete at the Youth of the Year Contest at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City.
Scholarship amounts vary by organization and are awarded to help offset the costs associated with competing at the national level. For details on eligibility, award amounts, and application timelines, we encourage participants to connect directly with their local Youth Contest Coordinators.
These scholarships celebrate excellence, dedication, and leadership, empowering the next generation of Morgan ambassadors to shine on the world stage.
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The NEFHC scholarship is offered to junior members that have demonstrated a sustained enthusiasm for horses, in particular the Friesian horse breed. The scholarship is intended to help junior members in their pursuit of further education. The scholarship can be used towards post-secondary, college, university, trade school, or certificate programs.
In 2025, two scholarships will be awarded during the NEFHC show in center ring. Entries can be submitted anytime between April 1st to June 1st. The scholarships will be awarded in the center ring at the 2025 NEFHC Horse Show!
In addition, there are also 2 New Classes! A WT & WTC Scholarship fund class! All Entry Fee Money goes right into that fund!
PICK ONE QUESTION TO WRITE ABOUT:
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National Scholarships
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The Amanda Hill Young Breeders Incentive Grant celebrates the memory of Amanda Hill and her connection with the equine industry. Amanda was a long time Morgan owner, exhibitor, and breeder whose passion for the Morgan horse was highlighted in her volunteer work across the Morgan industry. Amanda was instrumental in the establishment of AMHA’s Young Adult Alliance and was a strong supporter of the annual Morgan Stallion Sweeps held at the New England Morgan Horse Show. Combining these two passions, this grant was created in Amanda’s name to ensure her work and passion for the Morgan industry lives on in the areas where her personal connection ran deep.
The Amanda Hill Young Breeders Incentive Grant is designed to help young Morgan breeders achieve their breeding dreams. It may be awarded annually to a young AMHA member (under the age of 40) who is establishing a breeding program intended to strengthen the quality of the Morgan breed. Amanda had a vision that recognized the need for younger generations to continue these breeding programs so that the love of the Morgan horse could be shared from generation to generation.
Deadline: June 13, 2026
Awarded by: The Morgan Horse Foundation
Total Award: $2,500.00
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Alex Mooney loved horses, and in particular, the Morgan horse. The Morgan Horse Foundation, Inc. (MHF), the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®, members of the Morgan horse community, friends and admirers of the courage, passion, determination, dedication and drive of Alex Mooney are pleased to offer a scholarship in her memory. Alex’s Army against Cystic Fibrosis marches on! The MHF will award a minimum of $5,000 annually for undergraduate Academic Scholarship(s) (Section 1) and/or Professional Development (Section 2). The Professional Development Awards are limited to graduate students or individuals working in or supporting activities associated with Cystic Fibrosis. The recipients will be recognized at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® in October
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Award by: The Morgan Horse Foundation
Toal Award: $5,000.00
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Beginning in 2023, the Ava Boyce-Bender Memorial Grant is offered to all AMHA members under the age of 40 who desire to further their equine education, skills, or proficiency; and/or provide equine-related experiences and education that will further the grant recipient’s business endeavors.
The grant application period opens on May 13 each year in remembrance of Ava's birthday, and closes 90 days later on August 13 (or the following Monday if August 13 lands on a Saturday or Sunday) at 5:00 PM (Eastern time).
Ava Boyce-Bender was a vibrant young woman who loved riding and driving Morgan horses. Ava was taken from us far too soon in a tragic automobile accident in 2021. Her loving family and many friends created this grant in her memory to assist other young equestrians to further their talents and careers.
Awarded by: The Morgan Horse Foundation
Deadline: August 13, 2026
Total Award: TBD
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Every year the Young Adult Alliance gives away up to $2,500 in reimbursement for successfully completing all aspects of applying for your judges card to a qualified young Morgan enthusiast!
Don't miss your opportunity to apply for this amazing scholarship! If you are already enrolled in Judging school, you can still apply!
Applications will need to include:
Completed application form
Resume
500 word essay on the topic: What I hope to learn from Morgan Judging School and what I will contribute to the judging pool.
Recommendation from a current R Morgan judge
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Awarded by: The Morgan Horse Foundation in partnership with the Young Adult Alliance
Total Award: $2,500.00
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The Harry Sebring Memorial Grant is offered to all AMHA members under the age of 40 who would like to further his or her equine education, skills, or proficiency and/or provide equine-related experiences and education that will further the grant recipient’s business endeavors.
Harry Sebring was a renowned Morgan horse trainer and the grant was created by his family in his memory, since he always wanted to see young adults excel personally and professionally in the show ring.
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Awarded by: The Morgan Horse Foundation
Total Award: TBD
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This scholarship honors the founder of Western Dressage, Ellen DiBella, for her years of service to all things Morgan and especially her support in the creation of the WDAA (Western Dressage Association of America).
Western Dressage seeks to improve balance, cadence, and carriage of both horse and rider. By combining the disciplines of dressage with the philosophies of western riding, Western Dressage seeks to improve our partnership with our horse. The goal is a happier, more sound horse, and a more aware and knowledgeable rider. Achieving these goals is a journey of technique, learning, growth, practice, and patience. To help Western Dressage Morgan riders, this scholarship hopes to allow riders to advance in their skills once they are well into the first level.
To preserve and encourage the classical methods as applied to the Western discipline that Ellen DiBella strongly believed in, The Morgan Horse Foundation, Inc. shall make an award of up to $1000 to a Morgan individual wishing to further his or her skill, knowledge, or proficiency in ridden Western Dressage utilizing Morgan horses.
In selecting a candidate for this scholarship, emphasis will be placed on helping a RIDER move from the lower levels of dressage through fifth level. Preference will be given to applicants who have competed their Morgan(s) at first level or above and received a 60 percent or higher score at a recognized competition.
The scholarship must be used to further the training and education of the APPLICANT and their Morgan(s). Eligible expenses include instruction, travel and living expenses directly related to receiving instruction, instructional materials, etc. Following selection, the successful applicant must attest that he/she will continue to pursue Western Dressage training on a Morgan for the duration of the scholarship.
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Awarded by: The Morgan Horse Foundation
Total Award: $1,000.00
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Throughout his life, Dr. H.L.M. van Schaik fought to preserve the classical art of Horsemanship in dressage. To van Schaik, this meant utilizing gentleness, psychology and the horse’s innate qualities to develop a horse that is useful, willing and correct in his work.
To preserve and encourage the classical methods van Schaik so strongly believed in, the Morgan Horse Foundation, Inc. (MHF) shall make an award of $1,000 to a Morgan individual wishing to further his or her skill, knowledge or proficiency in classically ridden dressage.
In selecting a candidate for this scholarship, emphasis will be placed on helping a RIDER move from the lower levels of dressage to fourth level and above. Preference will be given to applicants who have competed their Morgan(s) at First Level Test 3 or above and received a 60 percent or higher score at a recognized competition.
The scholarship must be used to further the training and education of the APPLICANT and their Morgan(s). Eligible expenses include instruction, travel and living expenses directly related to receiving instruction, instructional materials, etc. Following selection, the successful applicant must attest that he/she will continue to pursue dressage training on a Morgan for the duration of the scholarship.
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Awarded by: The Morgan Horse Foundation
Total Award: $1,000.00
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