As the Harness Horse Youth Foundation wraps up its 40th anniversary year, the organization is proud to look to the future. Applications are now available for the three 2017 scholarships offered by the HHYF.
Completed applications are not due at the HHYF office until April 30, but early submission is encouraged. Log on to hhyf.org/hhyf-scholarships to access the applications and each scholarship’s eligibility requirements and general information. The scholarships, for students who are at least high school seniors, are awarded based on GPA, financial need, completeness of application and quality of essay (where applicable).
The HHYF scholarships are the Gallo Blue Chip Scholarship, a stipend of up to $15,000, sponsored by Martin Scharf, for children of licensed trainers or caretakers in Pennsylvania, New York or New Jersey; the $2,500 Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship for students who have demonstrated a passion for harness racing and have financial need; and the $1,000 Sweet Karen Scholarship for alumni of HHYF Summer Programs. HHYF has awarded over $600,000 in scholarship grants since 1976. For questions, please email the HHYF office at [email protected].
The HHYF website also provides a comprehensive listing of harness racing-related scholarships available through other sources, which is regularly updated. That list is available at hhyf.org/scholarships-and-education.
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