Grant was born on 5/14/2006 weighing only 3lbs 11oz, and with only 10% of his Cerebellum.  At 3 years old he was diagnosed with bone marrow failure, and had a bone marrow transplant at 5. When he was 8 he was diagnosed with liver failure, and had a liver transplant when he was 9. At 13 he was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension due to fibrosis, and lost his fight with it on 1/8/2020. 

Grant endured more in his 13 years than anyone should ever have to. 

Through his many health struggles, he was always looking forward, always giving strength to his family when they felt they should be giving it to him. He was an extremely strong person. 

Grant deserves to be remembered. This scholarship helps his memory remain.  And will help ease the struggle for someone else; they can thank Grant for it. 

Application Submission Deadline
All applications for the Grant Berg Memorial Youth Scholarship must be submitted by December 31 to be considered. Applications received after this date will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be members of both the NRHA and AzRHA or NRCHA and SCRCHA at the time of application.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or younger when submitting their application.
• A minimum of eight (8) volunteer hours at AZRHA/SCRCHA shows is required. These hours must be verified and signed off by the youth coordinator or show office staff and submitted to AZRHA@saddleup-enterprises.com. Additional volunteer hours outside AZRHA/SCRCHA shows may be submitted but are not required.

Essay Requirements

Essays will be submitted on the last page of this application. Essays are not to exceed 250 words, and can be copied/pasted into the space on the form.

2025 Essay Topic: After reading about Grant and his life, describe in 250 words or less how you have overcome adversity in your life.

Interview Requirement

Every applicant is required to participate in an interview with a panel of judges. The questions during the interview will be based on the essay topic and/or the scholarship’s mission. The interview will take place in January, with the specific date to be determined and will be conducted on Zoom. Questions will not be provided prior to the interview.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation must be submitted by separate references using the link below:

 •  One from an NRHA or NRCHA member
 •  One from a professional, such as a teacher, coach, trainer, family friend, or employer 

Letters may not be written by a parent, legal guardian, or relative.

Each letter should come from someone with knowledge of the applicant’s character and activities and must validate these qualities in the recommendation. Recommendations must by submitted by December 31st.

Email to: AZRHA@saddleup-enterprises.com

Academic Documentation
Applicants are required to provide their GPA along with official educational transcripts.

Financial Guidelines and Disbursement Information
Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s college, university, trade, or technical school on a semester-by-semester basis. Under no circumstances will funds be sent directly to the scholarship recipient. To arrange for funding, the recipient must contact AZRHA for a scholarship funding form. This form will require:

 • Recipient’s full name and tax information
 • Recipient’s school ID number
 • School name
 • School financial aid office address
 • Contact person at the school with phone number and email address 

Recipients may request scholarship disbursement until their 24th birthday.

Application Checklist
 □ Current NRHA and AzRHA or NRCHA and SCRCHA membership
 □ Completed scholarship application and essay
 □ Two reference letters
 □ Verified volunteer hours
 □ GPA and transcripts

Additional Information
For any questions, please contact Laura Norman laura.saddleup@gmail.com 559-760-2769
Submit completed application online before December 31.

Additional Contact Information
azrha@saddleup-enterprises.com
AZRHA 36970 Coker Rd, Asher, OK 74826

 

I hereby certify that the statements recorded on this application are accurate and true, and that I meet all the requirements listed on this application. I understand that if any statements made on this application are found to be untrue, I may be disqualified from receiving a scholarship. If I do receive this scholarship, I understand my name and photograph may be listed on the AzRHA website and used for other purposes promoting the NRHA, AZRHA, and their programs.

Application Scoring Breakdown

Criteria	Points
Essay	40 pts
Interview	40 pts
Volunteer Hours (Involvement)	10 pts
Reference Letters (Character)	10 pts

Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation must be submitted by separate references using the email address below:

• One from an NRHA member
• One from a professional, such as a teacher, coach, trainer, family friend, or employer 

Letters may not be written by a parent, legal guardian, or relative.

Each letter should come from someone with knowledge of the applicant’s character and activities and must validate these qualities in the recommendation. Recommendations must by submitted by December 31st.

Email to AZRHA@saddleup-enterprises.com