Washington Thoroughbred Foundation Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $5,000
Eligibility
Location
Washington
Major
Biology Life Sciences
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Washington state residents or students attending a college or university in Washington who are pursuing equine-related studies may apply. Eligible fields include pre-veterinary medicine with an equine emphasis, equine science, racetrack management, equine business, pasture management, and equine marketing or communications related to racetracks and horse farms.
The Washington Thoroughbred Foundation Scholarship provides up to $5,000. Applicants need at least a 2.85 cumulative GPA and an annual household income under $75,000, or must qualify as financially independent from parents.
Apply online through Race For Education. Finalists are interviewed, and recipients are notified by May 31.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Online application through Race For Education
- Essay of 500 words or less on one approved topic
- Two signed letters of recommendation
- Current official transcript
- FAFSA Student Aid Report or tax returns/W-2 financial documentation
- Financial-aid award letters, including other scholarships
- Applicant must write an essay on ONE of the four topics (choose one), 500 words or less
- Two letters of recommendation (signed, not sealed)
- Current official transcript
- Student Aid Report from FAFSA (or tax returns/W2 forms as financial documentation)
- Financial aid award letters, including other scholarships
- Application submitted online via raceforeducation.org
- Deadline: May 1
- Finalists are interviewed.