Friday, December 27, 2013

PNER Scholarship Available

December 27 2013

PNER has a single scholarship of up to $1000 to award to an eligible student this year. Scholarship monies are paid directly to the school or institution. 

Eligibility qualifications are:

* Completed high school or equivalent

* Current active PNER member in good standing

* Attending post high school educational institution
 


Applicants must submit a letter describing their involvement with PNER (riding, volunteering, office-holding, etc) and their educational plans. 

In addition, applicants must write an essay on some topic concerning the history of PNER and endurance riding. 
Essays will be judged on the following criteria:

·       On-topic, organization, and accuracy - 30%
·       Of interest to PNER members - 25%
·       Grammar, spelling, and citation of sources - 15%
·       Writing quality and style - 15%
·       PNER involvements & accomplishments - 15%

PNER scholarship applications should be sent to Aarene Storms, preferably via email: aarenex@haikufarm.net
or by snail-mail: 25118 Jim Creek Rd, Arlington, WA  98223
 
Application deadline is December 31st, 2013.  The award will be given at the PNER convention in January 2014.

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