Washington Draft Horse & Mule Association Sponsors Agricultural Scholarships

The Association Scholarship fund was set up in 1993 to promote agricultural education in Washington State and to promote draft horses and mules to the young people who are our future audience and exhibitors. The fund is supported by the different fund raising events during the year and by the proceeds of the Extravaganza.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for the Association Scholarship. Applications are available to any Washington state resident and/or a relative of a current Washington Draft Horse & Mule Association member. Membership in the Association is NOT required. At least one $500.00 scholarship is to be awarded each year at the Extravaganza. More $500.00 scholarships may be awarded at the Association's discretion.

Applicants must have a 3.0 grade point average. Both high school seniors and continuing college students may apply. Students must be enrolled at an accredited college, university or vocational school. While preference is given to agricultural students, others are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is July 1st, with award being made at the Extravaganza. Application forms may be obtained by clicking on the attached file.

• Scholarship Form
• Recommendation Form  (please submit 2 Recommenation Forms)

Past winners

2005 - Nicole Marie Green. Nicole is planning on majoring in Veterinary Medicine and becoming a Veterinary Technician. At present she is attending Whatcom Community College until she earns a transfer degree in science then hopes to transfer to WSU. She has been active in the last 8 years showing in the Jr. classes with her families Black Percheron hitch.

2003 - Laura Odens. Laura has graduated from WSU with a BS in Animal Science and is now pursuing a Master's in Animal Science at the University of Arizona.

2002 & 2003 - Katie Burkett. Katie traveled over to England to study for her degree in Equine Studies and Business Management. Katie participated for many years at our Extravaganza in the Jr. classes showing a beautiful dapple grey Percheron for Rick & Paulette Hill.

2002 - Jordan Vander Veen. Jordan is pursuing a degree in Animal Law. He has been on the fast track with completing 3 years of college while still in high school.