Race for Education Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Race for Education

Overview
These scholarship opportunities are administered in coordination with Race For Education and partner organizations. Each award has specific eligibility criteria based on residence, field of study, family employment in the equine/animal/agriculture sectors, or enrollment in particular programs. Where noted, applications lacking the required supporting documents will be disqualified.

Eligibility summary (general)
- Many awards target students or families connected to the equine, animal science, or agriculture industries.
- Some scholarships are limited by state (e.g., Kentucky, Ohio, Washington, California, New York) or by employment with a specific farm or organization.
- Certain awards specify fields of study (e.g., equine science, pre-veterinary medicine with an equine emphasis, racetrack management, equine business, pasture management, equine marketing/communications) while others accept students pursuing any major.
- Several scholarships include deadlines; one program accepts applications year-round.

Scholarship details

1) Race For Education — KEEP Foundation Scholarship (2026)
- Who may apply: Students from Kentucky who are studying in equine, animal science, or agriculture disciplines, or whose family members work in those industries.
- Administered in partnership with the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation.

2) Bob Reeves Memorial Scholarship (2026)
- Who may apply: Students from Ohio pursuing an education in equine, animal science, or agriculture fields, or whose family is employed in those industries.
- Application deadline: May 8, 2026.
- Note: Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be accepted.

3) Race For Education Dual Credit Scholarship (2026)
- Who may apply: Kentucky high school students enrolled in an equine-related dual credit program at a participating Kentucky college or university.
- Application deadline: Open year-round.
- Note: Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be accepted.

4) Robert J. Frankel Scholarship (2026)
- Who may apply: Students attending a college or university in California or New York whose family is employed in the Thoroughbred industry. Students may pursue any field of study.
- Eligibility requirement: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 and either an annual household income below $75,000 or demonstrated financial independence from parents.
- Award amount: $5,000.
- This scholarship is provided through a partnership between Race For Education and the Robert J. Frankel family trust.
- Application deadline: May 8, 2026.
- Note: Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be accepted.

5) Washington Thoroughbred Foundation Scholarship (2026)
- Who may apply: Students attending a college or university in Washington state pursuing careers in pre-veterinary medicine (equine emphasis), equine science, racetrack management, equine business or pasture management, or equine marketing and communications related to racetracks, horse farms, and similar operations.
- This scholarship is offered in partnership with the Washington Thoroughbred Foundation.
- Application deadline: May 8, 2026.

6) WinStar Farm Scholarship (2026)
- Who may apply: Students enrolled in a college or university whose family member works for WinStar Farm; applicants may be pursuing any field of study.
- Award amount: $4,000.
- This scholarship is provided through a partnership between Race For Education and WinStar Farm.
- Application deadline: May 8, 2026.
- Note: Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be accepted.

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