Indiana Horse Council Education Scholarship
Each year the Indiana Horse Council Foundation, in cooperation with the Indiana Horse Council, awards scholarships to Indiana students with equine interests. The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage support of the equine industry by providing educational assistance to outstanding men and women.
Scholarship
Requirements
Jim Kirkham Scholarship
Beginning in 2016, one education scholarship applicant earned special recognition for an outstanding record of community service as the winner of the prestigious Jim Kirkham Scholarship. Jim Kirkham’s tireless dedication to many equine organizations, including the Indiana Horse Council, the Indiana Horse Council Foundation and the Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo, are prime examples of community service at its best.
Each scholarship recipient is required to submit a short summary of academic achievement in the course of study for which the scholarship was awarded and describe how the recipient benefited from the IHC Education Scholarship.
Purdue Veterinary Scholar
The Indiana Horse Council Foundation sponsors the Purdue Vet Scholar program. This scholarship is awarded annually to a third or fourth - year veterinary student with an interest in equine studies.
Purdue Veterinary Scholarship Winners
2018
Abigail Haffner
2017
Allison Mustonen
2016
Hugo Almonte