Scholarships

Carol Plough Youth Scholarship Fund $500– deadline April 30

Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be 21 years of age or under, riding at First Level or above. Candidates are required to submit an application which describes what education the grant will be used for and include the candidates’ contributions to CDS. Applications will also require a letter of recommendation from an instructor or equestrian professional. The amount awarded will be increased as the fund grows.

Please submit the following information in typewritten form. Deadline April 30.

Today's Date
Name of Applicant
Address
CDS Member Number
Phone, Fax and E-Mail

Date of Birth

How long have you been a CDS member? What Chapter do you belong to?

Please attach a paragraph describing the purpose of the scholarship and your educational objectives. Include a detailed history of your current and previous instructors and clinicians, including how long you have trained with them.

Please attach a letter of recommendation from an instructor or equestrian professional.

Please attach a list of your accomplishments at the CDS Championships, USDF Championships, or other competitions and what years you competed in them.

What is the highest level you have competed and at at what level are you currently competing?

Please attach a list of your recent competitive record.

Please list any USDF medals you hold.

Attach a description of any volunteer activities and/or other contributions to CDS.

Please list any other dressage scholarships for which you have applied.

Please mail or e-mail to:
Attention Scholarship Committee
CDS Central Office
P.O. Box 417
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
paula@california-dressage.org