2026 Reining Horse Foundation Scholarship Application

Reining Horse Foundation Scholarship Application

Must be submitted on or before March 2, 2026
The Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) is committed to providing leadership and scholarship opportunities to enable youth to further excel in their future careers and competition. The RHF is offering at least $30,000 in academic and need-based scholarships for 10 deserving NRHyA members. The scholarships will include three $5,000, three $2,500, three $2,000 and one $1,500 award.

Determination for a scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, NRHA and NRHyA involvement, other activities and references.

If selected as a scholarship recipient, portions of your essay may be used in promotion.

If you have any problems completing the form, please contact the Reining Horse Foundation, (405) 946-7400, ext. 106 or rhf@nrha.com.

Application is subject to change without notice.
Name*

First NameLast Name
NRHA Member ID:*
Make sure your membership is current
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date of Birth
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Prequalification
Are you currently a high school senior OR a previous recipient of the RHF Scholarship?*

YesNo
**If you answered no, you are ineligible to apply at this time.**

An applicant must be an NRHA member at the time of application and for at least 24 months prior to applying. An applicant must also be a senior in high school pursuing an undergraduate degree in a two- or four-year-institution, trade or technical school.

A previous recipient of these scholarships may reapply if s/he meets all other criteria. A student can only receive one of the RHF Scholarships twice.
Household Income

Throughout the application, members are asked to answer financial-based questions. Financial need is based on the answers given to the information requested. All information must be true and correct, or applicant will risk forfeiture of scholarship
I live:*

Independent of parental supportAt home with both parentsIn a single parent household
I live in a single parent household with my:

MotherFatherOther
Please indicate which amount describes your family's annual gross income reflected in U.S. dollars:*

Less than $25,000$75,001-$100,000$150,001-$175,000$25,001-$50,000$100,001-$125,000$175,001-$200,000$50,001-$75,000$125,001-$150,000$200,001 or more
Please indicate which amount describes your family's income after taxes reflected in U.S. dollars:*

Less than $25,000$75,001-$100,000$150,001-$175,000$25,001-$50,000$100,001-$125,000$175,001-$200,000$50,001-$75,000$125,001-$150,000$200,001 or more
Number of Siblings:*
Ages:*
Number of siblings in college now:*
If your parents are divorced, does your non-resident parent contribute to your support?

YesNo
Amount per year?
Father's Name

First NameLast Name
Father's Occupation
Title:
Father's Place of Employment
Mobile Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Mother's Name

First NameLast Name
Mother's Occupation
Title:
Mother's Place of Employment
Mobile Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Guardian's name, if applicable

First NameLast Name
Guardian's Occupation, if applicable
Title
Guardian's place of employment
Mobile Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
If you do not receive a scholarship from RHF/NRHyA, how do you plan to fund your education?*
I receive:*

Income from my immediate family (mother, father or guardian)I am independent from my immediate family
Other income received:*
Provide any additional information that affects your financial needs for funding. *
Scholarship / Grant / Loan Information
Are you receiving any other scholarships? If so, please list and include amount expected:*
Are you applying for other scholarships, grants or loans?*

YesNo
If you answer “yes,” list the name, type, amount and status confirmation of any financial assistance you will receive. Indicate the status as pending, confirmed or rejected. *
Academic Information
Intended Career:*
Proposed Major:*
If you receive this scholarship, what is its intended use?*

2-year institution4-year institutionTrade SchoolTechnical CollegeOther
List the name of educational institutions you have attended:
High School: *
College:
Are you currently attending High School?*

YesNo
Have you taken Concurrent Enrollment college classes?

YesNo
Hours completed (or will be completed) by high school graduation?
Are you enrolled in honors classes?*

YesNo
Cumulative GPA*
Are you currently enrolled in college?*

YesNo
College GPA
If your school follows a grade scale other than a 4.0 scale, please give an explanation of their scale.
Upload your most recent transcript here as a PDF. Transcript must show your cumulative GPA for the most recently completed semester or term:*

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OPTIONAL: Upload additional transcripts here:

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NRHA and/or NRHyA Activities
List the current memberships you have with NRHA Affiliates and the years you have been a member. Spell out the identifying name of the Affiliate, i.e. Southeast.
Use list format
LIST volunteer and/or leadership activities you have participated in with these affiliates beyond showing in reining classes and include the year or dates (for example, organized youth meetings, worked as a show volunteer, helped with fundraising event)*
Use list format and avoid acronyms
Equine/Agriculture-Related Activities
Clubs or activities in which you have participated and the years active: *
Use a list format and avoid acronyms
Offices held or awards earned and include the year: *
Use a list format
School-Related Activities
LIST clubs or activities in which you have participated or are participating including the years active. Previous RHF Scholarship recipients are encouraged to include recent college activities: *
Use list format and avoid acronyms
Offices held or awards earned including the year: *
Use list format and avoid acronyms
Other Activities
LIST any activities including government, community service, etc. and the years: *
Essay Topic

The Reining Horse Foundation celebrates 25 years in 2026. What does this legacy mean to you, and how can your generation of reiners help carry its mission forward for the next 25 years? (500 word limit)
Essay Title:*
Limit 75 Characters
Essay:*

0/500
References
Applicants must submit three letters of reference.
- (1) NRHA member
- (1) Professional (Teacher, Coach, Trainer, etc.)
- (1) Personal
1. Letters of reference must state how s/he knows the applicant and for how long.
2. References may not be written by a parent, legal guardian or a relative.
3. The reference must have knowledge of the applicant’s activities and must validate them in the recommendation.
4. All letters of reference must be completed via the following JotForm. You may share this link with your references so they can submit directly:
https://form.jotform.com/260045682724154

All letters of reference must be completed in JotForm on or before March 2, 2026
Please submit the name and phone number of the references you requested a "Letter of Reference" from:
Verification
I hereby certify that the statements recorded on this application are accurate and true, I meet all the requirements listed on this application by the Reining Horse Foundation. 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 an RHF Scholarship, I understand my name and photograph may be listed in the NRHA Reiner magazine, on the NRHA/NRHyA and RHF websites, and for other purposes promoting the Reining Horse Foundation and its programs, including social media.
Please print your name as you would like it to appear in print:*

First NameLast Name
Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent or guardian name (if under the age of 18)

First NameLast Name
Signature

Clear
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Upload headshot here*

High-Resolution head and shoulders shot please. Without horses preferred. 300 dpi works best.
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Scholarship funding will be issued directly to the accredited college or university. Under no circumstances will the funding be sent to the recipient. Recipient must provide NRHA Youth Department with the following information for the release of funds using a requested form:
- School name
- School Financial Aid office address
- Contact
- Contact’s phone number
1. Funds may be used for tuition, books, academic fees and board.
2. If the recipient chooses to postpone their education, they must contact the NRHA office. If the NRHA office is not contacted within one year of receiving the scholarship, the scholarship will be forfeited.
3. Recipients of scholarships may request their scholarships be disbursed up to their 24th birthday.
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Reining Horse Foundation Scholarship Application

Prequalification

Household Income

Scholarship / Grant / Loan Information

Academic Information

NRHA and/or NRHyA Activities

Equine/Agriculture-Related Activities

School-Related Activities

Other Activities

Essay Topic

References

Verification