Merit Scholarship Application

Woodside-area Equestrian Merit Scholarship Online Application

The deadline for submission is May 7, 2021 by 3:00pm. Decisions will be made by the end of June, 2021.

The Mounted Patrol Foundation and the Woodside-area Horse Owners Association (WHOA!) are offering a$10,000 scholarship award to a local high school senior who has been accepted to and plans to attend a college, university or other continuing education program this fall. Applicant must meet the following criteria to apply:

Experience in equestrian activities
Demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement
Attend high school in San Mateo, Santa Clara or San Francisco Counties
Financial need will be taken into consideration in the selection of the scholarship recipient.
Agree to be identified as the winner in local press and share details of the application.

Instructions - please read carefully before applying

Be sure you fullfill the stated requirements. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only applications submitted via this online form will be accepted.
Download and review the application PDF before completing online.
You will be able to SAVE a partially completed application. You have 30 DAYS to return and complete. The link to SAVE is at the bottom of the form.
For approval, your references included in the submission will be sent the application via email automatically after submission.
Applicants under 18 years of age will need Parent/Guardian approval. The parent/guardian listed in the application will receive an email for approval.
After submission, you will be directed to an online form for your online signature. This certifies your entry is true and accurate.
Finalists will be contacted via email. Finalists will be required to provide transcripts showing their GPA, and prove need for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or equivalent documentation.

Full Name*
First
Address*
Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Email*
Current High School*
Date of expected graduation*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
I am 18 years of age*
- Yes
- No
Parent/Guardian if under 18
Parent/Guardian Full Name*
Full Name
Parent/Guardian Email*
Parent/Guardian Phone*
References in Support of Application
You will need to provide at least one reference letter from your faculty/teacher, college counselor or someone who can attest to your equestrian involvement. Up to three letters will be accepted. They should be sent to whoa94062@sbcglobal.net
Faculty/Teacher Full Name*
Full Name
Faculty/Teacher Email*
Faculty/Teacher Phone*
College Counselor in support of application*
Full Name
College Counselor Email*
College Counselor Phone*
Please provide up to four responses for each of the following:
Please number and use a new line for each entry.
Equestrian Involvement*
Provide up to 4 examples.
School activities/involvement/athletics*
Provide up to 4 examples.
Community service experiences*
Provide up to 4 examples.
Work experiences*
Provide up to 4 examples.
Awards, scholarships, or honors*
Provide up to 4 examples.
Interests or hobbies*
Provide up to 4 examples.
Education related information
(Finalists will be requested to ask the high school to forward your transcript to the selection committee. Finalists will be contacted via email.)
What college, university or other continued education program do you plan to attend this fall?*
Explain why you chose that college, university or program?*
What is your current weighted academic grade point average?*
Equestrian Essay
Describe an equestrian experience you have had and how it has affected your life. (300-500 words)*
Explain in a short essay how the $10,000 scholarship would figure into your college financial plan and describe why you need it.*
Consent
I certify that the information provided is true and accurate.

SAVE FORM and CONTINUE LATER

Online Application

Woodside-area Equestrian Merit Scholarship Online Application

Parent/Guardian if under 18

References in Support of Application

Please provide up to four responses for each of the following:

Education related information

Equestrian Essay

whoa94062@sbcglobal.net

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