Scholarships Information
The CDS offers a variety of scholarship support for riders and chapters who would like financial help in achieving their equestrian goals, including:
Fillable Applications are available to download check each scholarship for one that fits your request.
Educational
Event
October 30
For educational events sponsored by a chapter / group / individual.
Individual Scholarship
October 15
For any CDS member with a great educational idea
Judge Candidate Scholarship $500
deadline April 30
This Scholarship will be considered from April 30 to April 29 of the following year. This scholarship is available to assist aspiring judge candidates to defray some of the significant expenses related to obtaining USEF certification. It is in the interest of growing the sport of dressage to encourage qualified L Program graduates to continue their education and to become the rated judges of the future, and to assist current judges to progress to higher ratings if desired. To be considered, applicants must have been accepted to a specific program and must produce an acceptance letter along with the dates and place where the program will be held.
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be 30 years of age or older and have competed at Third Level or above. This scholarship is for accomplished riders and show records will be reviewed. A rider may receive this scholarship AND a competition travel grant the same year. Individuals who are amateurs or professionals may apply.
Hans Moeller Memorial Scholarship $1500
deadline April 30
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be under 30 years of age and have competed at Third Level or above. A rider may receive this scholarship AND a competition travel grant the same year. Individuals who are amateurs or professionals may apply.
Jane Jackson Scholarship $1500
deadline April 30
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be 21 years of age or under, riding at First Level or above. Candidates are required to submit an application which describes what education the grant will be used for and include the candidates’ contributions to CDS. Applications will also require a letter of recommendation from an instructor or equestrian professional. The amount awarded will be increased as the fund grows.
Carol Plough ENDOWMENT
Youth Scholarship Fund $500
deadline April 30
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be 21 years of age or over, a member of Pomona Chapter for minimum one year, competed at Training level or above within the last three years and have contributed to the Pomona Chapter in a volunteer capacity within the last three years. Individuals who are amateurs or professionals may apply. Candidates are required to submit an application which describes for what education the grant will be used.
Sharon Carpenter ENDOWMENT
Pomona Chapter Scholarship $500
deadline April 30
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be 22 years of age or older, possess a USEF Amateur Card and have competed at any level. Rider must have ridden in the Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC) and use the scholarship funds for dressage education or competition. Three scholarships will be available each year, one from the North, one from the Central and one from the South Region. A $200 scholarship will be available to each Region.
RAAC Scholarship
deadline April 30
Scholarship fund used to sponsor the CDS Adult Amateur Clinic program. Not an individual scholarship.
Linda O'Carroll Fund
To support junior riders and young riders who are competing at a minimum of Training Level. The Grant money can be used for any dressage educational purpose. If you are interested in a Club 100 Grant, please send an application to the CDS Central Office. Please include a copy of a test at Training Level or above from a recognized show. (As proof of eligibility) Both rider and owner must be members of CDS in good standing to be eligible for grants. Please include a copy of a test at Training Level or above. Grants are up to $200, to be given to juniors wanting help with lessons or costs for an educational event. Grants are also available for Chapter Junior events. Payment is made directly to the event or clinician. If you are awarded a scholarship you will be required to write an article for Dressage Letters describing how receiving this scholarship will help you work towards your goals. Minimum 100 words.
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The CDS Club 100
no deadline
STACEY BERRY MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
SIERRA NEVADA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP $250
DEADLINE APRIL 30
Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be adult amateurs and have competed at Training Level or above. Must have been a Sierra Nevada member for at least one year. One may receive this scholarship AND a competition travel grant the same year.
Gwen Stockebrand
Adult Amateur
Educational Scholarship
Sonoma Chapter
Deadline April 30
Grant amount shall be based on fund income and shall be awarded to a Sonoma County Chapter of CDS adult amateur member. Deadline April 30.
Awarded funds shall be used to expand the applicant’s knowledge and training of dressage. As examples, the funds may be used for a special clinic, funding, a symposium that furthers the applicant’s knowledge. The applicant shall be an Adult Amateur of 22 years or older. The applicant shall be a member of Sonoma County Chapter in good standing for at least two years. Competing at training level or above with a proof of a score from a recognized show.