Scholarships
Indiana Horse Council Foundation Education Scholarship
Each year the Indiana Horse Council Foundation 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
IHCF Education Scholarships are available in three categories:
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Beginning a Bachelor Degree Program
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Continuing a Bachelor Degree Program
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Professional or Graduate Degree Program
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 Foundation, are prime examples of community service at its best.
2019 Winners
Elizabeth Lecher
Professional or Graduate Degree Program
Greensburg, Indiana
Indiana University McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis INLafayette IN
Jacob Wicker
Continuing a Bachelor Degree Program
Straughn, Indiana
Indiana University East, Richmond IN
Winner of the prestigious Jim Kirkham Scholarship
2018 Winners
Elizabeth Lecher
Professional or Graduate Degree Program
Greensburg, Indiana
Indiana University McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, IN
Jacob Wicker
Continuing a Bachelor Degree Program
Straughn, Indiana
Indiana University East, Richmond, IN
Holly Lehe
Beginning a Bachelor Degree Program
West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Winner of the prestigious Jim Kirkham Scholarship
Mercedes Brunton
Beginning a Bachelor Degree Program
Boswell, IN
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2017 Winners
FRANCES GARRETT
Professional or Graduate Degree Program
Pine Village Indiana
Graduate Program - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary of the Woods IN
Winner of the prestigious Jim Kirkham Scholarship
AMBER FOWLER
Professional or Graduate Degree Program
Vincennes, Indiana
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette IN
STEPHANIE WILSON
Continuing a Bachelor Degree Program
Columbus, Indiana
Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
HOLLY KIESS
Beginning a Bachelor Degree Program
Fort Wayne, IN
Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
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