noted Scholarships

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The Skymaster Memorial Trophy is a scholarship awarded in memory of Maryedith Adikes.  This scholarship shall be awarded to a high performing academic student who exemplifies sportsmanship.  Riders' applications should include a recommendation letter from their coach.

Application deadline is February 20.

Questions about the Skymaster Memorial Trophy Scholarship?

Please contact Kelly Francfort, IEF Vice President, at ief.klfrancfort@gmail.com 

The Mason E. Phelps Jr. Memorial Scholarship has been created to honor Mason’s lifelong commitment to the equestrian community and philanthropy. Mason lived his life always thinking of others and we are proud to establish the award to recognize an IHSA student who makes giving back a priority.

Application deadline is February 20.

Questions about the Mason E. Phelps Jr. Memorial Scholarship?

Please contact Kelly Francfort, IEF Vice President, at ief.klfrancfort@gmail.com 

The Clark Bradley Memorial Scholarship has been created to honor Clark's impact upon the western divisions, particularly reining, within the IHSA.   

Application deadline is February 20.

Questions about the Clark Bradley Memorial Scholarship?

Please contact Kelly Francfort, IEF Vice President, at ief.klfrancfort@gmail.com 

The Naomi Blumenthal Horsemanship Scholarship has been created to honor Naomi’s immeasurable contribution to the IHSA as well as her lifelong dedication to horsemanship and learning. For than more than 40 years, Naomi served the IHSA as a coach, show manager and secretary, regional president, zone chair and executive treasurer. She was dedicated to teaching and sought to support dedicated individuals who were looking to establish a career within the horse industry as a trainer, judge, steward, show manager, facility manager and more. 

Application deadline is February 20.

Questions about the Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Horseman Scholarship?

Please contact Kelly Francfort, IEF Vice President, ief.kfrancfort@gmail.com 

The IEF invites coaches to nominate a rider from their team in honor of the late Jon Conyers. The nominee must be a freshman or sophomore in his or her first year competing in Introductory, Beginner Horsemanship, Pre-Novice, Novice or Rookie Horsemanship; be a full-time IHSA undergraduate member in good standing; display a passion for horses, strive for excellence and demonstrate financial need. Conyers competed as an undergraduate IHSA rider, instructed and coached for numerous college programs; served as a member of the IHSA board of directors for many years in a variety of capacities, including as a regional president, zone chairperson, director of alumni, director-at-large and National Horse Show manager.

Nomination deadline is February 20.

Questions about the Jon Conyers Memorial Scholarship?

Please contact Cricket Morris, IEF Director, at csmorris917@gmail.com

 This award was established in honor of Bob Anthony, a legendary horseman and NRHA Hall of Fame inductee. Anthony was a competitor, trainer, and judge who won six NRHA World Championships. 

Coaches should nominate a rider from their team. The student must be a full-time undergraduate IHSA member in good standing, compete in Open Reining throughout the year and demonstrate financial need. 

Nomination deadline is February 20. 

Questions about the Bob Anthony Memorial Scholarship?

Please contact Desiree Molyneux at desiree.molyneux@reedleycollege.edu

The Mika McKinney scholarship looks to recognize an IHSA student who identifies as a person of color or a first-generation college student and who embodies Mika's love, passion, and dedication to the sport of equestrian. This scholarship is reserved for current IHSA riders in Zone 1 Region 3.

Application deadline is March 1.

Questions about the Mika McKinney Scholarship?

Please contact Tara Lowary, IHSA Zone 1 Region 3 President