About the AHJA Scholarship Program

The Arizona Hunter Jumper Association (AHJA) is proud to support the academic goals of its members. For the 2026–2027 academic year, AHJA will award:

• Two $1,000 Educational Scholarships
• • One Local Member Scholarship
  • One Regional Member Scholarship

Recipients will be announced on June 1, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

1. AHJA Membership

Applicant must be a current AHJA member at the time of application.

2. Show Participation

Applicant must have competed in at least three (3) AHJA Approved Category I or Category II affiliated shows or clinics during the 2025–2026 show seasons.

3. Academic Status

Applicant must be one of the following for Fall 2026:

• A high school senior entering college, or
• A full‑time undergraduate or graduate student

Required Application Materials

Submit the completed application form along with all supporting documents in a single email to info@ahja.org.

Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026

Your application must include:

A. Personal Letter (maximum 2 pages)

A detailed letter describing:

• Why should you be considered for this grant how?
• How has being a member of AHJA supported your riding?
• How will you use the money?
• What if any volunteer work or service have you provided to the community?

B. Two Letters of Recommendation

Letters must be written by adults not related to the applicant.
One letter must be from:

• Your current trainer, or an AHJA professional member if you do not have a trainer
• One other adult not related to you

C. Academic Transcript

A transcript showing:

• Current GPA
• Full‑time student status (if applicable)

Incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Application Review Process

All completed applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the AHJA Board of Directors. Each application will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Eligibility Verification — Confirmation that all membership, participation, and academic requirements are met.
• Letters of Recommendation — Strength, relevance, and insight provided by the three required letters.
• Community Contributions — Any involvement in the community, including volunteerism and service.
• Academic Standing — Review of GPA and confirmation of full‑time student status.

The Board will score and discuss applications based on these criteria and will select one Local Member and one Regional Member to receive the scholarship awards.

AHJA Sponsorship Application_03-15-2026.pdf