Youth Scholarships

Virginia Lancaster Memorial Youth Fund is to enable young people to advance their interest and participation in equestrian activities, especially in GMHA’s youth-focused activities and trail programs through stipends, scholarships, and other forms of support. Funds may be expended for any activities or competitions held at GMHA, or, with specific approval of the GMHA Awards Committee (described below) in advance, to help defray the costs of participating in activities or competitions elsewhere to advance in their sport.

Geoff and Joanie Nichols Youth Fund Scholarship is for young equestrians interested in the eventing disciplines to support their participation in GMHA activities to advance their skills. Scholarships may be expended for any activities or competitions held at GMHA, or, with specific approval of the GMHA Awards Committee in advance, to help defray the costs of participating in activities or competitions elsewhere to advance in their sport.

The goal of this program is to provide financial assistance to hard-working young riders under the age of 21 and allow them to compete or participate in a learning activity at GMHA. Scholarship funds may be awarded for GMHA clinics, competitions (e.g., Competitive Trail Rides, Dressage Shows, Driving shows, Horse Trials, Hunter/Jumper Shows, etc.), or other educational activities hosted by GMHA.

Established in 1956, GMHA’s Junior Horsemanship Clinic is the premier Eventing camp for young riders ages 9-17. Riders bring their own horses or ponies to camp, and receive quality mounted and unmounted instruction. Riders will school all three phases of Eventing: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Learn more about the Junior Horsemanship Clinic through our on the JHC page. Scholarship assistance is available to attend this clinic. Apply with a completed application to be considered.