Saddle up for a scholarship

Horsemen's Council of Illinois Scholarship
HCI SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE DECEMBER 1

Deadline to apply for the Horsemen's Council of Illinois Ruby Holmquist Memorial Scholarship is December 1. Guidelines and application forms for the scholarship are on the Council's web site at www.HorsemensCouncil.org (Links page) or available from the Council's administrative office in Springfield.

Scholarships may be given in either (or both) "academic/educational" or "vocational/professional" categories. They have been awarded each year since 1998.

Only Illinois residents are eligible and assistance must be used in the pursuit or advancement of a horse-related career. The amount of the award is determined by the HCI Scholarship Committee, chaired by Sheryl S. King, Ph.D., Department of Animal Science, Southern Illinois University, in consultation with the HCI Board.

Individuals are encouraged to share this information with any person interested in continuing their education and/or profession in an equine-related career.

For additional information on the scholarship program, contact Dr. King at Southern Illinois University or call the HCI Office (217.585.1600) for an application. Applications may also be downloaded from the HCI website or emailed upon request to the HCI Office, info@HorsemensCouncil.org .

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