This scholarship was started in memory of our son Justin who passed away very unexpectantly on November 7, 2004 at the age of 14 from Meningitis. Justin loved showing. He was a very loving and outgoing person who got along with everyone. One thing that has always stuck in my mind is this, “But I had Fun”, this was the statement he made one time at a show after a rather poor run. He didn’t pout or get upset, he just had fun!!! This is something I think we all forget about. NRHA is about having fun and enjoying ourselves, family, and friends.
At this time we are offering 1 – $500.00 scholarship per calendar year.
To submit an application, please complete the attached application by typing or printing neatly in blue or black ink.
Determination for a scholarship is based on academic achievement, career plans, NRHA and NRHYA involvement, and references.
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JUSTIN RICKE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
To submit an application, please complete the application by typing or printing neatly in blue or black ink.
Determination for a scholarship is based on academic achievement, career plans, NRHA and NRHYA involvement, and references.
REQUIREMENTS
An application must be postmarked for consideration by June 30, 2011. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must complete the following requirements.
1) All applicants must be a current (2011) and prior (2010) year NRHA member AND a member of one of the following affiliates for the current (2011) and prior (2010) calendar year; Central Kentucky Reining Horse Association OR Ohio Valley Reining Horse Association.
2) Be a current High School Senior or college student at the time of application pursuing an undergraduate degree in a 2 or 4 year institution, trade, or technical school. In addition, previous recipients of this scholarship are eligible to reapply for the scholarship.
3) All applicants must submit an essay. Essays must meet the following criteria:
• Essays should be typed and not exceed two pages, doubled spaced, using a 12pt Aerial font.
• All essays must include a coversheet with applicant’s name. The applicant’s name should in no way appear in or on the essay.
• ESSAY TOPIC:
What one person or experience through NRHA and/or NRHYA do you feel has had the greatest impact on your life? And Why?
4) Applicants must submit a transcript or recent grade report. Your cumulative grade point average must be shown. If your school follows a grade scale other than a 4.0 scale, please give an explanation of the procedure.
5) Applicants must submit three letters of reference:
1 – From a NRHA Professional (Coach, Trainer, etc)
1 – Personal Reference
1 – NRHA Member
(There is a sample letter attached for you to send to prospective references.)
* Letters of reference must state how he or she knows the member and for how long.
* References may not be written by parent, legal guardian or a relative.
* The reference must have knowledge of the member’s activities and must validate them in the recommendation.
* All letters of reference must be type written and may not exceed one page.
6) The application and other requested material must be sent to:
Chuck & Lacie Deputy
3482 N. Rector Road
Madison, IN 47250
Please include a 3 X 7 head and shoulder photo with your application. If selected for the scholarship, this photo may be used for promotional purposes and publishing.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All of the following must be included with the application for the application will be considered null and void:
____________ Scholarship Application
____________ Essay with Coversheet
____________ Transcript/grade report with cumulative GPA
____________ Reference Letters
____________ Promotional Photo
____________ Copy of NRHA and applicable affiliate membership card for current and prior year. If card if not available, a written statement from the affiliates Treasurer certifying that the applicants membership was paid for the prior year and is paid for the current year.
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
Scholarship funding will be issued jointly to the applicant and the College or University.
Under no circumstances will the funding be sent to the recipient.
Recipient of the scholarship will be asked to submit the following information for the release of funds:
• School Name
• School Financial Aid Office Address
• Contact Persons Name and Phone Number
1. Funds must be used for tuition only.
2. If the recipient chooses to postpone their education, they must contact the NRHA
office. If the NRHA office is not contacted within one year of receiving the
scholarship, the scholarship will be forfeited.
3. Recipients of scholarships are eligible until the age of 25.
HOW AND WHERE TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION
To obtain a 2011 Justin Ricke Memorial Scholarship application call Chuck or Lacie at the one of the following numbers and we will mail you an application:
812-599-2017 Chuck’s Cell
812-599-2016 Lacie’s Cell
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