USHJA Foundation Announces East Coast College Preparatory Invitational Grant Recipients and Extends West Coast Grant Application Deadline
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 CPI Scholarship & Educational Fund

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The CPI Scholarship and Educational Fund is a Public Charity under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and was created to encourage riders to educate themselves about the charitable organizations in their communities, lay emphasis on horsemanship and sportsmanship as key elements needed for equestrian success, and promote higher education as a foundation to future success in life. The CPI relies on donations from generous supporters to bring this unique event to fruition. In 2015, donations from Charles Owen Helmets, Footing First, The CPI Junior Ambassadors, Der Dau, allowed the CPI to present the highly acclaimed 2015 event and award $4,700 in scholarships to college bound equestrians.                                    

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Lexington, KY - December 22, 2015 - The USHJA Foundation is pleased to award five talented young USHJA members travel grants to attend the East Coast College Preparatory Invitational. The Foundation is also extending the grant application deadline for the West Coast College Preparatory Invitational until January 18, 2016.
 
Chloe Bellerive, 17, of Keddysville, MD; Alexa Donsbach, 16, of Schererville, IN; Elizabeth Gilbert, Austin, TXTanner Pfeffer, 16, of Pataskala, OH; and Chace Simmons, 17, of Fredericksburg, VA, were awarded $1,000 travel grants to attend the 2016 East Coast College Preparatory Invitational. Grant recipients were required to meet one of two academic requirements-either hold a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or be in the top 20 percent of their class-and each had be accepted to the CPI. That event will be held January 15-17, 2016, at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Palm Beach, FL.
 
"Each year we are impressed by the caliber of applicants to these grants, and this year was no exception," said Jennifer Burger, president of the USHJA Foundation. "From academics to their equestrian endeavors, these young members demonstrate the value of hard work and passion, and we're pleased to support them."
 
The CPI is a three-day event designed to educate student riders about the different formats of college equestrian competitions and provide riders with resources to help them create their desired college equestrian experience. Riders in grades 9 through 12 have a chance to win scholarships in hunt seat equitation competition and participate in educational presentations throughout the event. In an effort to encourage academic excellence and embed social integrity as a lifelong commitment to the equestrian sport, the CPI Scholarship and Educational Fund also awards riders the opportunity to win scholarships for academics and community service.
 
"We are very grateful for the ongoing support of the USHJA Foundation," said Lindsay Martin, CPI president. "These generous USHJA Foundation travel grants allow student riders who might not otherwise be able to afford the trip, the invaluable opportunity to attend College Preparatory Invitational events in both Florida and California."
 
The Foundation is accepting grant applications until January 18 for the West Coast CPI, which will be held March 11 - 13, 2016, at the LA Equestrian Center's 'Equidome' in Burbank, CA. To learn more about the CPI, visit www.collegeprepinvitational.com. For more information about the USHJA Foundation, visit www.ushjafoundation.org