2024 Scholarships
The RFE KEEP Foundation Scholarship
Up to $5,000 per year; Deadline 5/3/2024
This scholarship is in partnership with the Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation (KEEP). For more information on KEEP, its programs and to become a member please visit horseswork.com.
The Race For Education Scholarship is available to a Kentucky student pursuing a field of study in the equine, animal science or agricultural industry and/or whose family is employed in the equine industry. (more)
Robert J. Frankel Scholarship
Up to $5,000 per year; Deadline 5/3/2024
The Robert J. Frankel Scholarship is available to a student attending a college or university in California or New York state, pursuing any field of study, whose family is employed in the Thoroughbred industry.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have at least a 2.85 GPA and have an annual household income of less than $75, 000 or be financially independent from parents. (more)
Washington Thoroughbred Foundation Scholarship
Up to $5,000 per year; Deadline 5/3/2024
The Washington Thoroughbred Foundation Scholarship is available to a student attending a college or university in Washington state, pursuing a career in pre-veterinary medicine (equine emphasis) equine science, racetrack management, equine business or pasture management and equine marketing and/or communications as it pertains to racetracks, horse farms, and other related fields.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have at least a 2.85 GPA and have an annual household income of less than $75, 000 or be financially independent from parents. (more)
Dr. Judy G. Willard Scholarship
Up to $1,000 per year; Deadline 5/3/2024
Dr. Judy G. Willard Scholarship is funded in memory of Dr. Judy Willard, Professor of the Equine Program at Morehead State University for over 33 years.
This scholarship is for a student in good standing with an Animal Science major with Equine emphasis at Morehead State University wishing to pursue a career in the equine industry.
Choosing Applicants: Final decisions between eligible applicants will be evaluated by Dr. Betsy Greene (University of Arizona Professor), Dr. David Cross (University of Missouri Veterinary Medicine Professor), and Dr. John Willard, or other designated appointees.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have at least a 2.85 GPA and have an annual household income of less than $75,000 or be financially independent from parents. (more)
WinStar Farm Scholarship
Up to $4,000 per year; Deadline 5/3/2024
The WinStar Farm Scholarship is available to a student whose family member is employed by WinStar Farm attending a college or university, pursuing any field of study.
These $4,000 scholarships will benefit a deserving student through a partnership between The Race For Education and the WinStar Farm. (more)
How Do I Apply?
To apply for a scholarship, please click on the individual scholarship names.
What information will I have to provide?
You will be asked a series of questions and required to upload materials electronically which include:
- Signed letters of recommendation (Optional. Seal may be broken to scan and upload);
- Current official transcript (Optional, but may be requested at a later date. Seal may be broken to scan and upload);
- Student Aid Report (SAR) received in response to you filing the FAFSA; If you have not already applied for Federal Student Aid please do so prior to filling out your RFE application. You may do so HERE.
- If you have NOT received your Student Aid Report, you MUST submit either your parent/guardian’s previous year’s tax return and current year’s W2 form OR the current year’s tax return. (Additional years may be requested.);
- Financial aid award letter(s) (including other scholarship awards), if applicable.
Helpful Tips
- Documents can be uploaded as PDF, Word and/or image files.
- DO NOT PHYSICALLY SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO OUR OFFICE. Application must be made via the website link at the top of this page.
- For additional questions, please email info@raceforeducation.org.
- All information uploaded to RFE is secure and will NEVER be shared with any third party.
*To be considered financially independent, a student must be at least 24 years old OR married OR a veteran OR an orphan OR have dependents of his or her own. Applicants who have been legally emancipated must provide documentation indicating such. No exceptions will be considered.
Notification of Scholarship Recipients
The Race For Education will work with donors, its board of directors and community leaders to form a Scholarship Selection Advisory Committee whose purpose it will be to make initial scholarship award recommendations. In all events, the Race For Education shall have ultimate approval authority over final scholarship award recipients. All scholarship applicants and recipients will be notified no later than June 7, 2024.