Scholarship Guidelines
Deadline for submission for 2020 Applications:
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Postmarked by October 28, 2020
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Emailed by November 1, 2020
No late applications will be accepted.
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Program Goals: To recognize members for their riding achievements and to appreciate members for their continued support of the chapter.
Eligability
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Must have an active CDS Foothills Chapter membership in good standing.
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Must be a Junior or Young rider per USDF regulations for Jr/Yr Scholarships.
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Must be an Adult amateur per USEF Article GR1306 for Adult Amateur Scholarships.
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Must be an Open rider per USDF regulations for Open Scholarships.
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Vintage rider must be 60 years or older and competed at the Foothill Chapter rated show.
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Must be a Para rider per USDF regulations for Para Rider Scholarship.
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Must have volunteered a minimum of 6 hours at Foothill Chapter events from Nov 1st 2019-October 31st 2020. A list of suggested volunteer events and duties is provided at the end of application.
Application Proceedure
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"General Application" and "Authorization Form" are required for all applicants.
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Each scholarship has additional requirements found on their corresponding applications.
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Sportsmanship scholarships will require a nomination by a CDS Trainer.
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Applications can be submitted by:
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email to Anjali Daryani at doctordaryani@gmail.com no later than Nov 1, 2020.
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or mail to 3707 Abby Court, Rockin, 95765 postmarked no later than Oct 28, 2020.
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Late applications will not be considered.
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Awards will be announced at the Foothill Chapter Holiday Banquet in December 2020. You do not have to be present to receive awards.
Selection Proceedure
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Scholarship applicants will be reviewed by the Foothill Chapter Scholarship Committee.
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The final decision will be made by the Foothill Chapter Board.
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Raffle Drawing Award will be chosen at the Foothill Chapter Holiday Banquet.
Awards
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Determined by the amount of funds raised each year.
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Maximum 2 scholarships may be awarded to each rider (not including Raffle drawing and Jr/Yr Community scholarships) per year.
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Awards will be provided to recipient as a reimbursement. Receipt will be required.
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Funds must be used towards clinics, showing, lessons, and continuing education. A more detailed list is provided at the end of application.
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Award must be used within a 12-month period or funds will be voided.
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Recipient must be a Foothill Chapter member at the time funds are used.
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Awards are non transferable except from parents to children under the age of 12. CDS member parents can apply for open or adult awards only.
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Recipients may be required to write an article of no less than 500 words for the Foothill Chapter newsletter or other social media and marketing.