2023 AHP Equine Media Student Award in United States and Canada

Applications are now open for the 2023 AHP Equine Media Student Award.

Donor Name: American Horse Publications

Country: United States and Canada

Type of Grant: Award

Deadline: 02/14/2023

Size of the Grant: $1,000

Details:

Travel Award Winners

A travel award of $1,000, a complimentary conference registration and student membership will be awarded to up to three applicants. Travel Award winners have an opportunity to participate with equine media professionals in a three-day conference and related activities at the AHP Equine Media Conference in Tempe, Arizona, June 22-24, 2023.
Travel Award winners must agree to attend the conference, arriving by Thursday morning and departing no earlier than Sunday to receive the award.

Funding Information

The winner will receive a cash award of $1,000 and be named the 2023 AHP Equine Media Student Award Winner.

Are you eligible?

Yes, if you are a senior in high school or an undergraduate matriculated college student under the age of 25, pursuing a career in equine media during the 2022-2023 school year, with at least one semester remaining before graduation at the time of application. You must have a 2.00 GPA or higher.
*A matriculated student is one who has applied for and been accepted in a specific degree program through their college’s Admissions Office. Enrolled students in good standing must take a minimum of 9 credits and not exceed 18 credits per semester.

NOTE: The AHP Equine Media Student Award Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only. Former Student Award Winners are ineligible; eligible Travel Award Winners may re-apply.

As an award winner you will …

Meet, network, and participate with publishers, editors, advertising, production, and marketing managers. You will attend workshops, interactive discussions, lectures, and informal get-togethers. This eye-opening conference will inform and enlighten you about the opportunities available and skills needed for someone interested in pursuing a career in equine media.
Have an opportunity to discuss your talents and potential with the decision-makers who do the hiring. Conversely, those professionals will be evaluating and appraising you as a future employee or service provider.

Requirements

Completed application form, plus:
- Transcript of high school or college work completed and list of courses currently in progress.
- A 200-word (maximum) biographical sketch detailing your equine background, media experience, and career plans.
- Three samples of your work, i.e. news or feature articles, advertisements, photographs, artwork, visual media, etc., published in print or online. (Classroom or published material acceptable.)
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals such as instructors and employers.
- Resume that includes a list of scholarships and awards received, club and other organization memberships, and extra-curricular activities, employment record, including current job(s).

Selection Criteria

The AHP Equine Media Student Award Judge will evaluate and compare your entry with other candidates based on the following criteria: