Oregon Hunter Jumper Scholar

Scholarship Sponsored by Oregon Hunter Jumper

Overview

Description: The Oregon Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA) awards academic scholarships to members pursuing continuing education at accredited colleges, universities, or other post-secondary institutions. Applications are evaluated on a point scale totaling up to 100 points across multiple criteria. The evaluation emphasizes academic performance, OHJA involvement, written materials, interview responses, personal goals, and horsemanship. Applicants who volunteer with OHJA are encouraged to apply.

• Scholarships support continuing education for OHJA members.
• Applicants are scored on six criteria for a maximum of 100 points.
• Evaluation includes both written materials and a live interview component.
• Voluntary OHJA service is favorably considered.
• Up to three recipients are selected annually.

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants must be current OHJA members at the time of application and may apply as early as their junior year of high school through their final year of college. Applications must be submitted on or before the October deadline to be considered. Each applicant may receive only one OHJA scholarship in their lifetime. Meeting these eligibility requirements is a prerequisite for evaluation by the Scholarship Committee.

• Must be an active OHJA member at application time.
• Open to students from junior year of high school through final college year.
• Only one OHJA scholarship may be awarded per applicant.
• Timely submission by the October deadline is required for consideration.

Application Materials

Application Materials: Required materials include an official high school and/or college transcript, three letters of recommendation using the OHJA form, and a completed Scholarship Application with all questions answered. Suggested references include teachers, trainers, counselors, coaches, or employers; references from relatives will not be considered. Applications should be neat, legible, and may be submitted using the provided form or as a business letter or resume with separate paragraphs for each response.

• Official transcript(s) must be submitted.
• Three letters of recommendation are required; relatives are not acceptable as references.
• All application questions must be fully answered for the file to be complete.
• Neatness and legibility are essential; use the provided form or formatted letter/resume.

Submission & Timeline

Application Timeline: Completed applications and supporting materials should be submitted on or before the October deadline; submission via the online form is preferred. Completed applications and additional materials may be sent to the OHJA Scholarship Committee Chair at scholarship@oregonhunterjumper.org. If you cannot submit electronically, contact the Scholarship Chair for the preferred mailing address. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered except in cases of exigent circumstances with Board approval, and applicants will be notified of interview scheduling once applications are received.

• Preferred submission is via the OHJA online form.
• Email submissions: scholarship@oregonhunterjumper.org.
• Contact the Scholarship Chair for mailing instructions if hard copies are necessary.
• Late or incomplete applications are disqualified unless the Board grants an exception.
• Applicants will be notified of interview date, time, and location after receipt.

Selection & Awards

Selection Process: The Scholarship Committee reviews complete applications and selects up to three recipients each year based on the established scoring criteria. Evaluation may include review of academic records, OHJA involvement, written materials, goals and motivation, horsemanship, and overall presentation. Applicants who have demonstrated service to OHJA are strongly encouraged to apply. Final award decisions are made by the Committee in accordance with the stated criteria.

• The Scholarship Committee selects up to three recipients annually.
• Decisions are based on the stated scoring criteria and submitted materials.
• Service and involvement with OHJA positively influence selection.
• The Committee makes final award decisions after completing evaluations.