2026.AHP.StudentAwardApplication

2026 AHP Equine Media Student Award Application

Deadline January 31, 2026
Are you eligible? Yes, if you are a senior in high school or an undergraduate matriculated* college student under the age of 25 pursuing a career in equine media during the 2025-2026 school year, with at least one semester remaining before graduation at the time of application.

*A matriculated student is one who has applied for and been accepted in a specific degree program through their college’s Admissions Office. Enrolled students in good standing must take a minimum of 9 credits and not exceed 18 credits per semester.

NOTE: The AHP Student Award Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only. Former Student Award Winners are ineligible; eligible Travel Award Winners may re-apply.

Your online application must include the following uploads (accepted file formats PDF, jpg, MP4, MP3, Word or Google docs, links to samples):
- Transcript of high school or college work completed and list of courses in progress.
- A 200-word (maximum) biographical sketch detailing your equine background, media experience, and career plans.
- Three samples of your work, ie: news or feature articles, advertisements, photographs, artwork, visual media, etc. published in print or online. (Classroom or published material acceptable).
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals such as instructors and employers.
- Resume that includes list of scholarships and awards received, club and other organization memberships and extra-curricular activities and employment record, including current job(s).
DEADLINE DATE JANUARY 31, 2026; Incomplete applications are disqualified.

Questions? Contact Christy Jenkins at christy.jenkins@easterassociates.com.
Parental Consent:

The AHP Equine Media Student Award is open to high schoolers who may be younger than 18; such applicants require a parent to consent on this application below. Please note that Travel Award Winners are expected to attend the Equine Media Conference in Lexington, Kentucky May 14-16, 2026.

By signing below, the parent or legal guardian grants consent for the applicant named above to participate in the AHP Equine Media Student Award program. If selected as a Travel Award Winner, the applicant will be expected to attend the AHP Equine Media Conference in Lexington, Kentucky, May 14–16, 2026. The parent or legal guardian acknowledges that AHP is not responsible for the supervision, care, or conduct of the applicant during travel to, from, or at the conference, and that participation is at the applicant’s and guardian’s own risk.
Are you under 18 years old as of January 1, 2026?

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If yes, please have your parent or guardian sign their consent below:

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Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Refer to instructions on first page for details.
Transcript of high school or college work completed abd list of courses in progress (multiple uploads allowed):

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200-word (maximum) biographical sketch detailing your equine background, media experience, and career plans:

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Three Samples of your Work (uploads preferred):

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Three Samples of your Work (hyperlinks if uploads not available):
First Letter of Recommendation:

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Second Letter of Recommendation:

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Resume:

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2026 AHP Equine Media Student Award Application

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