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PHJ release by: Laura Jesberg
APHA.com
Each year, the American Paint Horse Foundation awards scholarship funds to some of AjPHA’s most deserving young members. Over the past quarter century, APHF has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to 272 students.
Who are the students who receive foundation scholarships? They are the hard-working young horsemen and -women you see striving every day to be the best both in the horse show arena and in their academic pursuits. These students are supported by the generous donations given to the foundation program by APHA members in honor of loved ones or by regional Paint Horse clubs or zones.
For academic scholarship consideration, students must be a member of the AjPHA or APHA, must pass a college entrance examination, provide three letters of reference and submit an essay explaining their educational plans. After they have been granted a scholarship, they must maintain a “B” or better grade-point average to be eligible for renewal.
A total of 21 students received new scholarships for 2014-2015. They are:
Chloe Benning- Cross Timbers PHC #1- Texas A&M University
Erin Blochberger- Nevada PHC- Concordia University
Sydney Broussard- Floyd & Maryanne Moore #1- University of Florida
Kristen Chamberland- Doc & Butch Wonderlich- Kansas State University
Taylor Dixon- Shelia Plimpton Memorial- California State University Fresno
Ty Duesterheft- Cross Timbers PHC #2- Tarleton State University
Madison Dunphy- Arizona PHC #5- Arizona State University
Emily Eberspacher- Nebraska PHC- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Heather Grossman- Zone Three #2- Casper College
Courtney Hall- Floyd & Maryanne Moore #2- Missouri State University
Hanna Himmelmann- Idaho PHC- University of Kentucky
Nicole Jennings- Dr. Bill Jackson Memorial- University of Findlay
Kelsey Kafesjian- Bill & Rachel Yoesel Memorial- Colorado State University
Crystal Mitchell- Zone One #3- Eastern Oregon University
Andrea Nelson- Arizona PHC #4- Utah State University
Sarah Nelson- Lynn Simons Memorial #1- Kansas State University
Taylor Serrano- Arizona PHC #6- Kansas State University
Kaleena Smith- Ashley Huntington Memorial- University of Guelph-Humber
Lindsey Valdiviez- Robert Hass Memorial- Baylor University
Morgan Vance- Robert & Mary Parrott- Oklahoma State University
Peyton Weldon- Ark La Tex PHC- Lonestar College
To renew, students much provide the previous semester’s official transcript and an update on their educational plans and goals. Twenty nine students renewed their scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year. They are:
Linne’ Beason- Arizona PHC #2- California State University Fresno
Katherine Beckett- Mikea Smith Honorarium- Texas A&M University
Christine Cobb- Utah PHC #1- Texas Christian University
Paige Stawicki- Paul White Memorial- University of Georgia
Allison Tuchrello- Shelia Plimpton Memorial- State University College Geneseo
Sarayah Voorhees- Keith Lamoine Memorial- Texas Christian University
Katrijn Whisenant- Zone Two- California Polytechnic University
Rachel Ziesmann- Utah PHC #2- University of Wisconsin Madison
Brayanna Bergstrom- Illinois PHC #1- Baylor University
Ella Brave- Bill & Joye Bryan Memorial- Lunds University
Nicole Bricker- California Paint Racing- University of Missouri
Gabrielle Buono- Joann Cook Memorial- Berry College
McKenna Coveney- Arizona PHC #1- Cal Poly Pomona
Serina Lee Pack- Utah PHC #3- Western New Mexico University
Cheyenne Patton- Zone Three #1- Oklahoma State University
Lauren Spivey- Lee Newsom Memorial- Auburn University
Jessica Taylor- Illinois PHC #2- South Dakoka State University
Eva Werschky- Arizona PHC #3- University of Nevada Reno
Celsey Beneda- Zone Three #3- Kansas State University
Tasha Gibson- Roland & Joan Hoch Memorial- Colo Northwestern Community College
Meagen Jones- Arizona PHC #5- Brigham Young University
Brogan Horton- Matt Diamond Memorial- Texas A&M University
Makenzie Keefer- Central California PHC- Colorado State University
Stephanie King- SW Washington PHC- Pierce College – Fort Steilacoom
Nadine Miller- Washington PHC- Washington State University
Ashley Moore- Zone One #2- Oregon State University
Jamie Riley- Zone One #1- University of Montana Western
Kelsey Richie- Lynn Simons Memorial #2- Texas Christian University
Shay Voorhees- Duane Pettibone Memorial- Dallas Baptist University
Interested in supporting the youth of APHA? Our Youth scholarship program is growing every year. We offer several ways to donate for education.
Academic Scholarships – Contribute to one of our existing endowments that fund a scholarship every year.
Youth World Championship Show Scholarships – This new initiative will generate scholarship funds for AjPHA members competing at our championship show. The scholarship funds add up each year an exhibitor competes in select classes.
AjPHA Superior Sportsmanship Endowment – This new endowment was created by AjPHA President Meredith Milton as her Presidential Service Project. The goal is to fund the endowment to a minimum of $25,000 to generate a $1,000 scholarship to the Youth exhibitor demonstrating the highest level of sportsmanship each year at the Youth World Championship Show.
For more information or to donate, visit apha.com/foundation or contact Laura Jesberg at (817) 222-6412 or ljesberg@apha.com.