DID YOU KNOW THE DEADLINE IS APRIL 30? APPLY FOR YOUR CDS SCHOLARSHIP TODAY! Don’t Miss Out on a chance to get a Scholarship Grant to help you with your dressage education. Scholarship Information The CDS offers a variety of scholarship support for riders and chapters who would like financial help in achieving their equestrian goals, including: Educational Event – no deadline
For educational events sponsored by a chapter / group / individual. Hans Moeller Memorial Scholarship $1500 – deadline April 30 Individual rider scholarship, applicants must be 30 years of age or older 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 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. Carol Plough Youth Scholarship Fund $500- 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. Sharon Carpenter – Pomona Chapter Scholarship $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. Applications are available at this LINK and from the CDS Central Office. You must telephone or write the Central Office to request an application for the program(s) for which you want to apply. The Committee
The scholarships are awarded by a committee that meets several times a year. OTHER GRANTS AVAILABLE
Competition Travel Grant ~ Intent forms:
Riders who would like to be considered for a grant during the calendar year must have a letter of intent on file in the CDS office before the event. Forms for the CDS Competition Travel Grant are available online and from the CDS office. The CDS Competition Travel Grant for the current year listing the eligible competitions will also be printed in Dressage Letters. Club 100
CDS Club 100 Grants are available to Juniors and Young Riders as well.
The CDS Club 100 has budgeted certain funds for each calendar year. CDS would like 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 for 2009, please send in this application on or before July 31. Both rider and owner must be members of CDS in good standing to be eligible for grants.
There is $3,000 per year available to individual juniors. $100 will be given to 30 juniors wanting help with lessons or costs for an educational event. Anyone wanting to participate must apply and payment must be made directly to the event or clinician. CALIFORNIA DRESSAGE SOCIETY ~ www.california-dressage.org | 
