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2025 Applications Are Closed Donate to the Scholarship Fund These criteria are to be used in selecting scholarship recipients from funding established by the Michigan Harness Horsemen Association annual meeting auction, other fundraisers, and contributions made by the membership. Criteria may include but are not limited to the following: academic performance, financial need, strong leadership skills, character, motivation, community service, and knowledge of the harness racing industry. Individual past achievements, community involvement, and other experiences are included in the essay portion of the application. Each applicant must have knowledge of and show, and demonstrate how the racing industry has impacted his/her life. The application should describe the candidate’s connection to racing and what they have learned about Standardbred. Recipients of scholarships must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary educational program that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. They may be pursuing a career of their choice. Scholarships are available to MHHA members, and dependents or immediate family members- including step-children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews- of living or deceased members that are/or have been an MHHA member for two years in good standing. The scholarship committee consists of two board members and one horsemen of the general membership or racing official that has knowledge of the industry. Applicants are eligible for Scholarship awards for four years, which may or may not be consecutive years earned. All application forms and transcripts from the applicant’s high school or college must be postmarked no later the 04/30/25 and mailed to the MHHA Scholarship Fund @ 2501 Jolly Rd, Suite 110, Okemos, MI 48864. |
2024 Scholarship Winners
Winner - Tied $3,750 Drew Thacker "Drew’s volunteer work, dedication to keeping
up his grades, and working three summer jobs contributed to his earning this
scholarship." |
Winner - Tied $3,750 Ty Goodell "Ty possesses the qualities of a dedicated and driven individual who will undoubtedly make significant contributions to the field of finance, harness racing and society at large.” |
2nd Place $1,200 Jessica Bennett "Jessica has proven to be an outstanding leader in many different situations. Not only is she accomplished and intelligent, but she has also continuously remained kind and compassionate in the company of both acquaintances and strangers." |
3rd Place $800 Samantha Stanke "As a leader in agriculture, food, and natural resources, Samantha’s passion for these industries is core to who she is as a professional and a person. It is an honor to see Samantha be able to share that passion with others." |
4th Place $500 Brylee Boyd "Brylee is a young woman of exceptional determination, genuine compassion, and unwavering dedication to serving others. Her outstanding qualifications, coupled with her remarkable character, make her an ideal winner for this scholarship" |
Past Scholarship Winners |
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