EQUUS Foundation

EDUCATION PARTNERS

Hilltop Bio

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Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

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The Family of Samantha Calzone

The EQUUS Foundation is honored to pay tribute to the life of Samantha Calzone and her everlasting passion for horses through the establishment of the Samantha "Sam" Calzone Memorial Scholarship.

On Sept. 16, 2019, Samantha Marie Pritchard Calzone passed away doing what she loved most in this life: riding horses.

Samantha was born in Redding, Connecticut, where her passion for horses blossomed throughout elementary and middle school. In 2014, Samantha was accepted into the Animal Science program at University of Connecticut and, of course, joined their equestrian team. She was elected and served as Captain for two years and was adored as a kind, talented mentor for her teammates.

Samantha also volunteered two of her spring breaks in Mississippi and Florida, where she helped with hurricane relief projects. Samantha graduated magna cum laude from UConn in June 2018.

Ever chasing her passion, Samantha then enrolled at Hartpury University in England to complete her Masters Degree in Equine Science with a focus on rehabilitation.

When she returned stateside in July of 2019, happy to be reunited with her family and boyfriend Michael, she accepted a position at Takoda Farm. It was there, where we lost this promising, passionate and dedicated horsewoman.

The Samantha "Sam" Calzone Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Samantha and those who deeply loved her as an inspiration to future generations of horsemen and horsewomen.

Contribute to the Samantha Calzone Memorial Fund here
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Contact us here if you are interested in sponsoring a named Equine Studies Scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The online application closes on October 15

Applicants must be junior or senior level undergraduates or graduate level students enrolled in equine studies programs at institutions of higher learning listed on the EQUUS Foundation's Equine Education Network.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and will be required to submit their most current grade transcript.

Recipients will be required to provide a proof of enrollment displaying that the recipient has at least one semester remaining after January 1.

SUBMIT APPLICATION
Apply for a scholarship here. Applicants may apply between September 15 and October 15.

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EQUUS Foundation Equine Studies Scholarship

Ten $1,000 scholarships are reserved for junior and senior level undergraduate and graduate level students enrolled in equine studies programs at institutions of higher learning listed on the EQUUS Foundation's Equine Education Network, one of which will be reserved for a student who is also a current member of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA).

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Samantha "Sam" Calzone Memorial Scholarship

The $2,500 scholarship is reserved for a junior or senior level undergraduate student or graduate level student enrolled in equine studies programs at institutions of higher learning listed on the EQUUS Foundation's Equine Education Network who is a current member of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA).

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Hilltop Bio Veterinary Scholarship

The $2,500 Hilltop Bio Veterinary Scholarship is reserved for a student enrolled in a veterinary college or university listed on the EQUUS Foundation's Equine Education Network. Priority will be given to a student at Texas Tech University Veterinary School.

EQUINE EDUCATION NETWORK

The Equine Education Network is designed to help individuals locate educational institutions that offer equine studies and equine athletic activities.

BEFORE APPLYING, please check here to confirm that you are enrolled in an equine studies program at a participating educational institution on the EQUUS Foundation Equine Education Network. If your educational institution and/or your equine studies program is not listed, let us know by contacting us here.