Champions
Champion Benefits
New for 2013!
Win Ariat Products!
Starting in 2013, Ariat International is donating five gift certificates each quarter to individuals who achieve Champion status. Each quarter, a drawing will be conducted where five (5) Champions will each receive a $250 Gift Certificate for Ariat Boots. The earlier you achieve Champion status, the more chances you have to win.
Champion of Equine Service Scholarships
Sponsored by Ariat International
The EQUUS Foundation will award a minimum of five $1,000 equine service scholarships in 2014 based on the volunteer service performed by Champions in the calendar year 2013. The EQUUS Foundation has also established additional scholarships in partnership with specific Alliance members.
Individuals achieving Champion status must have a GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered for a Champion of Equine Service scholarship.
The eligible individuals will be required to complete an online application by February 15, 2014, including submission of the most current grade transcript from the high school, college, or graduate school the individual is attending.
The scholarship applications will be evaluated by a committee appointed by The Board of Directors. The number of hours of community service over and above the 24-hour minimum requirement and the impact of the community service will be taken into consideration in the selection process.
The EQUUS Foundation will select and notify the scholarship recipients by May 1, 2014. Upon submission of proof of college admission/enrollment by the scholarship recipient, The EQUUS Foundation will disburse the $1,000 to the educational institution of the recipient. Eligible educational institutions include colleges, universities, trade schools, and vocational schools with an IRS 501c3 tax exempt status.
Additional Benefits
Once you achieve CHAMPION status, continue to log in your volunteer hours throughout the year as there are benefits still under development that involve rewards for the quantity of service.
Do you have an idea for a Champion benefit? Let us know your thoughts.
Alliance Equine Service Scholarships
The EQUUS Foundation will award the following scholarships in 2014 based on the volunteer service performed by Champions in the calendar year 2013 in partnership with specific Alliance members.
The EQUUS Foundation and the United States Pony Clubs (USPC) have partnered to establish a USPC Champion of Equine Service Scholarship for individuals affiliated with the USPC to further their academic education at the undergraduate or graduate level. Click Am I Eligible? to learn more about the USPC Champion of Equine Service Scholarship.
Pass this link http://www.equusfoundation.org/get-involved-uspc.php to your Club, Riding Center or Region to sign up so you can log in your Pony Club volunteer hours.
The EQUUS Foundation and the Interscholastic Equestrian Association have partnered to establish an IEA Champion of Equine Service Scholarship for individuals affiliated with the IEA to further their equestrian training or academic education. Click Am I Eligible? to learn more about the IEA Champion of Equine Service Scholarship.
Pass this link http://www.equusfoundation.org/get-involved-iea.php to your Zones and Teams to sign up so you can log in your IEA volunteer hours.
The EQUUS Foundation and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association have partnered to establish an IHSA Champion of Equine Service Scholarship for individuals affiliated with the IHSA to further their equestrian training or academic education at the undergraduate or graduate level. Click Am I Eligible? to learn more about the IHSA Champion of Equine Service Scholarship.
Pass this link http://www.equusfoundation.org/get-involved-ihsa.php to your Zones, Regions, and Teams to sign up so you can log in your IHSA volunteer hours.
The EQUUS Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) have partnered to establish a USEF Champion of Equine Service Scholarship for individuals affiliated with USEF to further their academic education at the undergraduate or graduate level. Click Am I Eligible? to learn more about the USEF Champion of Equine Service Scholarship.
