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Application Procedure
Two post-secondary educational scholarship of $2,000 will be offered in 2013 by the GNMF.  Click here for a copy of the printable application form.
 
Application Deadline:
All applications are due by July 15th. Decisions are made by the scholarship committee and applicants will be notified on August 15th, with the scholarships are awarded in September.
 
Eligibility:
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
  • Minnesota resident
  • High school senior or older
  • Grade point average of 2.5 or above
  • Equine background or planning to major in an equine-related field of study
 
Additional Requirements:
All applicants must provide the following:
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Proof of acceptance or enrollment from the school where the scholarship will be used (required only after awarding the scholarship)
  • Official transcript of grades
 
General Selection Criteria:
The following criteria are considered in awarding the scholarship:
  • Application is filled out properly and completely
  • Correct use of punctuation and grammar
  • Quality of essay
  • Equine background
  • Scholastic and extra-curricular achievement

Our selection committee consists of three unbiased persons having no relationship with the GNMF.

 

Other Comments:

  1. All scholarship applications and letters of recommendation are to be mailed to:

            GNMF Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 384

Hugo, MN 55038-0384

  1. Application materials must be postmarked by July 15, 2013.
  2. Applications receiving scholarship money will be notified by mail by August 15, 2013.
  3. Scholarships will be paid in the name of the recipient and the school involved.
If you have any questions, please feel free to write to the above address or call Kris Kelly at

 612-919-5146.

gnmf scholarship committee         p.o. box 384         hugo,  minnesota