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2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
August 5, 2026

Download Application Here
2026

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ECI is committed to supporting our youth and people of all who ages who wish to prepare for or further a career in an equine related industry. ​

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Photo of horse by Aaron Anz on Unsplash Revised: M Szarek
Equine Collaborative International, Inc. is offering a $500.00 scholarship to a 2026 High School Graduate entering a collegiate program related to the equine industry or to any person entering a technical/certification program related to the equine industry (Parelli, John Lyons, Farrier, Equine Dentistry, etc.).
To qualify the applicant must provide all of the application requirements by the deadline date as specified on the Application.


​Along with the completed application, the applicant must provide the following:
1.   300 words or less on what you have contributed to the horse industry, what you would like to contribute following your graduation or certification, and why you should receive this scholarship. 
2.   2 letters of recommendation, one from a non-family member in the horse industry and the second from a character reference.
3.   One or more photos of the applicant.
4.   Completed Affirmation and Agreement to the Terms of the Scholarship

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For questions regarding the scholarship, please contact
Dr. Lori Shank at [email protected]  (863) 207-8487
or Barbara Moore [email protected] (716) 912-2100
All applicants will receive a free ECI membership for 2026.

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 Congratulations to our  
 2022 Scholarship Recipient, 

 Cora Kenniburg  

   
 She is observing a second year student  
in the Farrier Science program that she is enrolled in  
at Hocking College.

Equine Collaborative International, Inc.
​​EMPOWERING THE EQUINE COMMUNITY THROUGH COOPERATION & EDUCATION
ECI is a 501c3 n0n-profit

   
716.912.2100            7004 Liebler ROAD, Colden, NY 14033​

©​ 2026
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