Area I is pleased to offer four annual scholarships of $250 each to promote knowledge of and skill development in the sport of eventing, in
keeping with the mission of the USEA Statement of Principles.

Scholarship funds are meant for eventing-related educational purposes, including:
- Lessons, clinics, and camps
- Unmounted lectures and seminars
- ICP, judges', or organizer training
- Eventing-related conference or convention
- Or other educational purposes not specified here!
- Entry fees will not be considered a suitable use of scholarship funds.

Two $250 scholarships will be awarded each year in the spring and another two each year in the autumn. Deadline for spring applications: 
received by March 15 at midnight Eastern time. Deadline for autumn applications: received by August 15 at midnight Eastern time.
All USEA members in good standing will be eligible to apply for and potentially receive these scholarships, although preference in the 
selection process given to residents of Area I. One scholarship per year will be earmarked for a professional horseman. The remaining 
three may be awarded to any qualifying applicant.

The scholarship committee will review all applications and select one winner for each scholarship based on the following criteria:
- Anticipated educational benefit to the recipient
- Clarity and precision of proposal
- Preference to residents of Area I
- Accordance with the USEA Statement of Principles

Recipients shall:
- Provide proof of activity to the committee
- Complete the proposed educational activity within 1 calendar year
- Submit for publication a short description of the educational experience
- Be announced at the Area I annual meeting

Area I is excited to be offering this opportunity and the scholarship committee looks forward to seeing your applications! Please 
direct any questions to Area1Scholarship@gmail.com.