OHHA extends scholarship application deadline

Grove City, Ohio – The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) has extended the deadline for harness racing scholarship applications.  Completed applications are now due by June 15, 2023.

Application and requirements are available on the OHHA website by clicking here.

The scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors and/or students enrolled in degree or certificate programs.  Graduate students are not eligible unless they are enrolled in a harness racing-specific graduate or professional level program and provide complete details regarding the harness racing-specific graduate or professional level program in conjunction with their application.

Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and financial need and must be used towards the cost and expenses directly related to coursework and a degree being pursued at a college or university.

The 2023 OHHA Scholarship recipients will be announced in August 2023.

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) is a non-profit organization serving Standardbred horse owners, breeders, trainers, drivers, and fans who participate in the sport of harness racing in the Buckeye State.

OHHA was founded in 1953. The mission of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is to preserve, protect, promote, and serve the entire Standardbred industry in Ohio and beyond.

by Frank Fraas, for the OHHA