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Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is a charitable 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to giving young horse lovers the opportunity to learn about driving and Standardbred horses. The Foundation has been making a difference in young people’s lives since 1976 and our programs include interactive learning experiences with race horses, equine scholarship administration, and creation and distribution of educational materials related to harness racing.
This scholarship honors the memory of Curt Greene, who served in many capacities in the Standardbred industry after working his way through school. A member of the Harness Racing Hall of Fame Communicator’s Corner, Curt brought energy and enthusiasm to every position he held and this scholarship is intended for those who share his passion for racing
Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
Harness Horse Youth Foundation
Contact
Website
Award information
$2,500
Eligibility Requirements
▪ Applicant must have keen interest in any facet of harness racing. ▪ Applicant must demonstrate financial need. ▪ Applicant may or may not be pursuing a career in the harness racing industry. ▪ Applicant must be at least a high school senior. ▪ Applicant must have GPA of 2.5 or higher. ▪ Applicant must be (plan to be) enrolled as fulltime student (minimum 12 credit hours). ▪ Graduate students are not eligible. ▪ Applications & attachments must be submitted online (handwritten applications will not be considered). ▪ Use additional space as needed to list achievements and answer essay questions. ▪ Answers to questions should be as brief as possible yet still be specific to the topic. ▪ Applicant must reapply each year for consideration; previous recipients may reapply. ▪ Recipient(s) will be asked to submit a high-quality digital photo before the check will be issued.