The Dressage Foundation : Grants and Programs : Apply For A Grant : Youth and Young Adult Riders : Carolyn Van Cise Memorial Sportsmanship Grant Application

Important Notes - Carolyn Van Cise Fund

Completed applications and required documentation must be submitted directly to The Dressage Foundation through the following online application on or before February 10th. The selection committee will review and discuss the applications with a final decision being announced by the end of March. All applicants will be notified of the results.

We encourage you to review this application and gather all materials prior to starting the online application process. Once you start, you work cannot be saved. Helpful tip- type your answers into a word document, save, and then copy and paste your answers into this form. The Word File is available by email if you choose to gather your answers before proceeding.

Guidelines and Suggestions

Please read prior to completing application.
Signature Page

Please attach signed and dated Signature Page to the application.

Contact Information

Name

Address

Country

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone

Birthdate

Are you a US Citizen or permanent resident with Green Card?

Name of Parent/Guardian

If under 18, please provide contact information for your parent/guardian.

Phone of Parent/Guardian

Email of Parent/Guardian

Personal Information

Name of Michigan based dressage or eventing association to which you are a current member in good standing:

Must be recognized by USDF of USEF

Membership Number

Number of years as a member of this association:

Describe your scholastic achievements in 250 words or less.

Describe your leadership, teamwork, horse management responsibilities, Pony Club or other horse club involvement in 250 words or less.

Horse/Riding Information

Do you own your horse(s)?

How long have you been riding?

Do you work with a trainer on a regular basis? If so, with whom?

Describe your involvement with the care and training of your horse.

At what level do you compete currently? Locally, Regionally or Nationally?

Event/Training Information

Describe, in as much detail as possible, what educational event you plan to attend with this Grant.

Why are you applying for this grant?

Name of program/instructor/trainer where this grant will be used:

Date and Location of Event

Provide a budget for this event.

Include fees to attend and other expenses associated with attending.

What would this grant allow you to do that you would be unable to do otherwise?

Short Answer Questions

Explain your personal riding goals for the next year and the next 2-3 years. How would this grant assist you in reaching those goals?

Explain why you feel you should be recognized as a role model for Sportsmanship- be specific. Include specific examples of when and how you demonstrated the qualities of good sportsmanship.

Letters of Reference

Three (3) signed letters of reference are required to be submitted with your application. They must be from adults over the age of 21 who are not members of your family. Letters of reference should include observations of the qualities of a good sportsman. See Guidelines page for suggested questions for References.

Reference Letter from Educational Professional

(teacher, principal or adviser)

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Equine Professional Reference Letter

Someone who is qualified to comment on your equine related activities such as a trainer, instructor, coach, etc.

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General Reference Letter

Someone who is outside of the equestrian community.

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Signature and Acknowledgement

Signed and Dated Signature Page

Parent/Guardian Signature required if applicant is under the age of 19. See "Signature Page" at top of application.

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After you click submit, a notification page will show confirming your application has been received. You will be notified via email that the application has been received within 2 business days. If you do not receive confirmation that your application has been received, please call our office at (402) 434-8585.

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