BATTLEFIELD HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION
                    ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Dear BHSA Members: 

    The BHSA is pleased to announce that we will be offering an academic scholarship program for all high school seniors who are current BHSA members and who have been accepted to a two or four year college program for the Fall of 2009.  One to three scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500.00 each based on the strength and number of applications as well as the funds available for the program. 

    Although this is an academic scholarship, some emphasis will be placed on riding and horses through the essay that each applicant will write.  In future years as the organization continues to grow, we hope to add a riding scholarship for our junior members as well.  The BHSA Board of Directors is excited about the prospect of rewarding some of our finest students for their ability to excel both in school and in our local horse show community.  Anyone interested in contributing to the scholarship fund can send a contribution to the P.O. Box below with a note specifying that the money is to go towards the scholarship fund.  All donations are greatly appreciated.     

Sincerely,

BHSA Board of Directors

Awards - The Scholarship Committee will award one to three scholarships for the Fall 2009 college semester in the amount of $500.00 each based on the strength & number of applications and funds available towards scholarships. 

Eligibility -  Application for this scholarship is open to all high school seniors who are current members of the BHSA and who have been accepted at any two or four year college for the Fall of 2009. 

Application Requirements –

1. Official school documentation of current GPA and class rank.  This does not have to be a complete school transcript, but must include the name of the school and have the signature of a school official.
2. One recommendation in the form of a letter from either a school teacher, guidance counselor, or current riding instructor.
3. Essay by applicant in 500 words or less on the topic of:  “How Riding Has Influenced My Life”.

 Deadlines -  All applications must be postmarked by the date of June 10, 2009 in order to be considered and mailed to the                     
                                        BHSA 
                                        P.O. Box 165,
                                        Thornburg, VA, 22565

Scholarships will be awarded on Aug. 15th  2009 and winners will be contacted at that time.  Winners will also be acknowledged in the BHSA newsletter and at the 2009 awards banquet. 

Questions concerning application should be directed either in writing to the P.O. Box, the website, www.battlefieldhsa.com, or to Jill Wilson @ 757-784-0162. 

BATTLEFIELD HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 165
Thornburg, VA  22565