CONTESTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Art Contest
The AYA is pleased to sponsor an annual Art Contest for youth to showcase their artistic talents.
Artwork for this competition is accepted annually between January 1 and May 1 in three age divisions: 10 under, 11 – 13 and 14-18. Entrants compete for cash prizes and more.
Youth, 10 & Under
1st Place: $100.00, a year’s subscription to the Appaloosa Journal and your art work in an issue of the Appaloosa Journal
2nd Place: $75.00
3rd Place: $50.00
Youth, 11-13
1st Place: $100.00, a year’s subscription to the Appaloosa Journal and your art work in an issue of the Appaloosa Journal
2nd Place: $75.00
3rd Place: $50.00
Youth, 14-18
1st Place: $100.00, a year’s subscription to the Appaloosa Journal and your art work in an issue of the Appaloosa Journal
2nd Place: $75.00
3rd Place: $50.00
2020 Art Contest Winners
10 & Under:
11-13:
14-18:
2019 Art Contest Winners
10 & Under:
11-13:
14-18:
Essay Contest
Each year the AYA sponsors an essay contest for youth to develop and express their skills and love of the Appaloosa breed in written format.
Essays are accepted each year between January 1 and May 1 for the two age divisions (13 and Under & 14-18).
2021 Essay Topics
13 & Under (400-800 words): The best thing that has happened to me because of my Appaloosa horse is….
14-18 (800-1200 words): Covid-19 has affected and/or continues to affect my Appaloosa-related goals in the following ways….
The following will be awarded in their respective categories:
Youth, 13 & Under
1st Place: $100.00, a year’s subscription to the Appaloosa Journal, essay printed in an issue of the Appaloosa Journal
2nd Place: $75.00
3rd Place: $50.00
Youth, 14-18
1st Place: $100.00, a year’s subscription to the Appaloosa Journal, essay printed in an issue of the Appaloosa Journal
2nd Place: $75.00
3rd Place: $50.00
2020 Essay Contest Winners:
13 & Under:
- 1st Place: Abigail Ryun View Essay
- 2nd Place: Adam Ryun
- 2nd Place: Kaitlyn Ryun
14-18:
- 1st Place: Maggie Nelson View Essay
- 2nd Place: Eden Arthur
2019 Essay Contest Winners:
13 & Under:
- 1st Place: Adam Ryun View Essay
- 2nd Place: Abigail Ryun
- 3rd Place: Kaitlyn Ryun
14-18:
- 1st Place: Lydia George View Essay
- 2nd Place: Emma Wells
Photography Contest
The AYA has joined with Larry Williams Photography to introduce the Youth Photography contest.
Youth may submit multiple photographs in three divisions and their photos will be on display at the World Championship Youth Show for judging by Larry Williams Photography.
The following will be awarded in their respective categories:
Youth, 13 & Under
1st Place: $100.00, a year’s subscription to the Appaloosa Journal, Photo recognition in an issue of the Appaloosa Journal
2nd Place: $75.00
3rd Place: $50.00
Youth, 14-18
1st Place: $100.00, a year’s subscription to the Appaloosa Journal, Photo recognition in an issue of the Appaloosa Journal
2nd Place: $75.00
3rd Place: $50.00
* Third place will only be awarded if there are five or more entries in the division.
2020 Photography Contest Winners:
18 & Under:
- 1st: Dru Adams View Photo
- 2nd: Abby Freeberg View Photo
2019 Photography Contest Winners:
13 & Under:
- 1st: Anthony Mahloch View Photo
- 2nd: Stephanie Strachar View Photo
- 3rd: Emily Strachar View Photo
14-18:
- 1st: Lydia George View Photo
- 2nd: Annika Hanson View Photo
- 3rd: Kelsey Crowley View Photo
Scholarships
AYA Scholarships
Each year the Appaloosa Youth Foundation awards thousands of dollars to youth who are pursuing higher education.
As many as eight scholarships of $1,000 each and one scholarship of $2,000 may be awarded to high school graduates, upperclassmen and graduate students who are members of the ApHC or are the son or daughter of an ApHC member.
The Appaloosa Youth Foundation awards six youth educational scholarships of up to $1,000 each, one from each of the six territories of the Appaloosa Horse Club. Another scholarship may be awarded at-large, and yet another to a winner from the previous year in the form of a continuing scholarship.
Another scholarshipThe Sagebrush Circuit—Lew & JoAnn Eklund Educational Scholarship—is funded in its entirety by donations made by the Appaloosa Youth Foundation from the dissolution of funds of the Sagebrush Circuit. This scholarship, the highest attainable scholarship available from the Appaloosa Youth Foundation, is given to members of the ApHC or the son or daughter of an ApHC member, is awarded to a college junior, senior, or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in a major field of study that is closely related to the equine industry.
Applicants must currently maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent 5.2 on a 6.0 scale. Each applicant must provide, or have submitted on their behalf, three letters of recommendation. An official college transcript must accompany each application.
