Lexington, Ky.—Dec. 5, 2016—The USHJA Foundation is now accepting applications to the USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education. The Foundation will award $25,000 to one USHJA member for use toward college, graduate, trade or professional school.

“We are very excited to kick off this first year of the scholarship and encourage junior and adult USHJA members alike who are furthering their education to apply,” said Jennifer Burger, president of USHJA Foundation. “This opportunity wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of the Hamel Family, and we look forward to being able to support the advanced educational pursuits of a deserving USHJA member each year.”

USHJA members who have been members for the past three consecutive years are eligible for the scholarship; applicants must be accepted into a college, graduate, trade or professional school as a student. They should be ranked in the top 20 percent of their class with at least a 3.5 grade point average. For those not currently or recently in school, the Foundation will consider an equivalent employment history.

Completed applications must be received by April 30, 2017, in order to be considered. To apply for the Hamel Scholarship, visit www.ushjafoundation.org/hamelscholarship. 

Candidates may only be awarded the USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education once. The Foundation will award the scholarship in early summer each year. The scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from the Kristen and James Hamel Family Foundation.

About the USHJA Foundation

The USHJA Foundation is the charitable arm of the USHJA with the vision that the hunter/jumper community embraces, supports, and protects the people and horses who give their hearts to this sport. The Foundation achieves this vision by: supporting the basic needs of the USHJA members who do not have the financial means to do so themselves following an accident, catastrophe or illness; inspiring USHJA members facing adversity through exceptional experiences; empowering USHJA members to further their education; and preserving and protecting the history and tradition of the hunter/jumper sport. For more information, visit www.ushjafoundation.org.