UPHA Maria Knight Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
May 31, 2026
38 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
UPHA Maria Knight Scholarship Fund
Geographic Scope: United States
Funder: United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA)
Background: Established to honor UPHA Professional Maria Knight and her commitment to providing college education for her daughter.
Purpose: Provide scholarships to children of professional horsemen to support their higher education pursuits.
- Parent/Guardian: At least one parent, step-parent, or legal guardian must be: - A professional horseman - Current Professional Member of UPHA
- Applicant Status: Must be one of the following: - Entering senior year in high school at time of application - Accepted to an institution of higher education - Currently enrolled in an institution of higher education
Eligibility
- Number of Awards: One scholarship per year
- Award Amount: $5,000
Award Details
- May 31 each year
- Applications and all materials must be submitted by this date
Application Deadline
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Obtain Application Materials
- Click link on UPHA website for program details and application
- Review eligibility requirements
2. Prepare Application
- Complete UPHA Maria Knight Scholarship application
- Gather supporting documentation
- Verify parent/guardian is current UPHA Professional Member
3. Submit Application
- Submit completed application and all materials
- Deadline: May 31 each year
- Follow submission instructions provided
- Completed scholarship application
- Proof of parent/guardian status as UPHA Professional Member
- High school transcripts (for high school seniors)
- College transcripts (for college-enrolled applicants)
- Evidence of acceptance to institution (if applicable)
- Any additional supporting materials requested
Required Documentation
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