NWDA Scholarships
NWDA will commit $1000 annually (subject to available funds) to scholarships for educational expenses such as clinic fees, seminar fees, and special lessons for NWDA members, in good standing, after one year of membership. In exchange for a scholarship, members must either volunteer for three hours at an NWDA show or event within the next 6 months or submit a written article of 300 words or less for the ACCENT member newsletter within 60 days of the educational event.
Additional Scholarship Details
To apply for a scholarship, download and submit a NWDA Scholarship Form, found on our Forms page.
NWDA will commit $1000 annually (subject to available funds) to scholarships for educational expenses such as clinic fees, seminar fees, and special lessons for NWDA members, in good standing, after one year of membership. In exchange for a scholarship, members must either volunteer for three hours at an NWDA show or event within the next 6 months or submit a written article of 300 words or less for the ACCENT member newsletter within 60 days of the educational event.
Additional Scholarship Details
- Scholarships are not for trailering, accommodations, food, gas, or lessons with your regular instructor.
- Applications should be submitted to the Scholarship Chair 30 days in advance of the event.
- Payment is made in the form of reimbursement after applicant has either submitted an article for the ACCENT or has completed three hours of volunteer service at a NWDA event.
- No more than two participants will be granted NWDA scholarships per clinic or event.
- NWDA scholarships are not available for use at NWDA sponsored events.
To apply for a scholarship, download and submit a NWDA Scholarship Form, found on our Forms page.
Ballys Jax of Spades Memorial Grant
Established in 2026, this special annual grant opportunity is made possible by Julia Pohlman
Grant Guidelines and Requirements
Deadline to submit application is: April 1st
Scholarship Committee will review applications and notify winner(s) by: May 1st
Established in 2026, this special annual grant opportunity is made possible by Julia Pohlman
Grant Guidelines and Requirements
- NWDA will award one grant annually to one recipient in the amount of up to $500.
- Funds can cover: expenses related to clinics, schooling shows or recognized shows, or other special learning opportunities.
- Grant is open to Junior/Young Riders, Adult Amateurs, and Open Riders.
- Applicants must be an NWDA member at time of application and time of awarding of funds.
- Reimbursement for expenses will occur after the event, once the newsletter article has been received.
- The event for which scholarship funds are to be used must occur within one year from the time that the scholarship is awarded.
- NWDA Members are eligible for grant every two years
- Grant winners must submit an article for the NWDA newsletter about their experience
- Find application form on the 'Forms' page of NWDA website
Deadline to submit application is: April 1st
Scholarship Committee will review applications and notify winner(s) by: May 1st
Pauline Davies Swanfeld Memorial Youth Grant
In honor of supportive horse show parents.
This generous one-time $1000 grant is made possible by the family of Pauline Davies Swanfeld.
Grant Guidelines and Requirements
Deadline to submit application is: EXTENDED to September 15, 2026!
Committee will review applications and notify winner by: October 15, 2026
Submit application to NWDA Scholarship Chair, Christina Steenekamp at: [email protected]
In honor of supportive horse show parents.
This generous one-time $1000 grant is made possible by the family of Pauline Davies Swanfeld.
Grant Guidelines and Requirements
- Recipient rider will be age 18 or younger at the time of award
- Funds can be used for show fees, rallies, educational events, or the transportation costs associated with such events.
- Preference will be given to active members of the United States Pony Club.
- Target event should occur within one year of award date.
- Winner agrees to volunteer minimum of three hours at an NWDA or USPC event.
- Winner agrees to write an article about their experience for inclusion into the NWDA newsletter.
- Applicants must be an NWDA member at time of application and time of awarding of funds.
- Find application form on the 'Forms' page of NWDA website.
Deadline to submit application is: EXTENDED to September 15, 2026!
Committee will review applications and notify winner by: October 15, 2026
Submit application to NWDA Scholarship Chair, Christina Steenekamp at: [email protected]