The Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association wants to see harness racing youth succeed. To help the students, the CHHA plans to award two scholarships in 2017.

• $1,000 John and Janet Klark Memorial Scholarship
• $TBD Rambling Willie Scholarship

CHHA scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors and/or students enrolled in an educational institution of higher learning. Students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their Christian faith and are involved in harness racing are encouraged to apply. The Scholarship Committee gives special attention to how the applicant demonstrates his/her Christian faith in daily living and his/her involvement in harness racing, in addition to financial need and the course of study the applicant is undertaking. Students must be full-time and may be enrolled in degree or certificate programs.

The CHHA loves watching its scholarship recipients become all God made them to be. Matt Hess successfully completed a course at the Oklahoma Horseshoeing School and is now pursuing his career as a harness racing farrier. Ohio’s Lindsay Hagemeyer will begin her studies at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the fall.

The application is available on the CHHA website (chha.net). Completed applications including all attachments must be postmarked on or before April 30. Recipients will be announced no later than July 1. All applicants will be notified of their status.

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