TThe Oak Ridge Easter Horse Show was established in 1946 as an event to raise money to build a new Methodist church. It was such a success that it continued each year as a fund raiser for local charities, organizations, scholarships and community projects. The show ran consecutively for 60 plus years before it disappeared for a while. It was resurrected by the ORHSA in 2020 and the show returned in 2021. The ORHSA is committed to preserving this annual event for generations to come.
Purpose: To assist students who plan to continue their education upon graduating from high school in the fields of animal science, environmental science or agricultural science.
Criteria: Students must be high school seniors who attend Rockingham, McMichael, Morehead, Northwest Guilford or Northern High Schools in North Carolina and intend to pursue a career in animal, environmental or agricultural science. Two separate scholarships will be awarded to students based upon community service(s) performed, an e-video and a live interview. 20 applications will be accepted beginning on October 1, 2024 until midnight on October 31, 2024. An e-video is required.
Amount: Each scholarship awarded will be in the amount of $1,000 and announced at the 2025 Horse Show and Rodeo. 2 students will be notified of their awards on November 26, 2024.
Finalists: 5 students from among the 20 students will be chosen as finalists by November 8, 2024 for an in person or virtual interview. All applicants will be notified of their status by email.
Interviews: The 5 finalists must make an appointment for their interview to be present virtually via Zoom or similar, or in person between November 11, 2024 and November 22, 2024 between the hours of 6:00PM and 8:30PM . Time limit = 5 minutes or less
