Deadline approaching for OHHA scholarship applications

Grove City, Ohio – The deadline to apply for the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) harness racing scholarship is fast approaching.  Completed applications must be postmarked by June 15, 2024.

Application and requirements are available on the OHHA website.

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.  Financial need may be considered.  These one-year awards must be used towards the costs and expenses directly related to coursework and a degree being pursued at a college or university.

The 2024 OHHA Scholarship recipients and the recipient of this year’s John “Red” Shaw Memorial Scholarship will be announced in August 2024.

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.

by Frank Fraas, for the OHHA