MIHA Scholarship

MIHA Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors in Michigan who have been involved in horse riding activities and plan to attend college in any state. MIHA offers 8 scholarship opportunities annually totaling $11,500: four $1,500 and four $1,000 MIHA-funded scholarships, plus two $500 Michigan Horse Council scholarships and a $500 Lighthouse Sportswear scholarship. Applicants must be registered MIHA riders or grooms who competed 3 of the 4 high school years, with their senior year being one of the required years. Required materials include the scholarship application form, a letter of character reference (from a Coach, District Chairperson, Counselor, or Teacher), and two essays of 500 words or less. Deadline by midnight November 1, 2025 to scholarships@miha.org. Scholarship winners are officially announced at the Winter Meeting in February, and recipients are required to attend the Horse Expo held at MSU in the spring.