SWFY Scholarship: Opportunities to overcome adversity
Difficulties open doors to opportunities.
Adversity can be difficult to face, especially when pursuing higher education. However, the SWFY Scholarship provides a unique opportunity for individuals who need financial assistance. This article aims to provide complete information about the SWFY Scholarship, its criteria and application process, as well as focusing on the Sally Swift Scholarship Fund (SSSF).
Sally Swift Scholarship Fund (SSSF)
In 2003, the Sally Swift Scholarship Fund was established with the primary objective of offering financial assistance to individuals involved in centered riding. These scholarships support a variety of categories, including new focused riding instructors, instructors looking to upgrade, clinic organizers, and symposium participants. These scholarships were started after Sally Swift’s death and are now administered by the SSSF Foundation.
SWFY Scholarships and Grants for Administrators
The SWFY Scholarship, available in 2023, includes six Instructor Scholarships and two Refresher Clinic and New Instructor Course Organizer grants, each valued at $400 USD. Two different types of scholarships are available: scholarships for individual teachers and clinical course administrators.
Scholarship Eligibility
The scholarships are open to students from Europe and North and South America, covering all continents outside of Europe. Candidates are evaluated based on their commitment to centered ridings and financial need.
Scholarships for instructors participating in a CR instructor course or update clinic
- For clinics held between January and April: Two (2) teacher stipends
- Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
- For clinics held between May and August: Two (2) teacher stipends
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
- For clinics held between September and December: Two (2) teacher stipends
- Application Deadline: 31 July 2024
Scholarships for Administrators
Organizer grants are available for people running new Centered Riding Instructor courses or updated clinics in 2023. Only two grants are available for this year. One grant for courses/clinics in Europe and the other for courses/clinics in North and South America, including all continents outside of Europe. These grants, valued at $400 each, are awarded based on financial need and commitment to centered ridings. Organizers should note that clinics or courses that generate more than $1,000 USD in profit are not eligible for this scholarship.
Last date of application
For both scholarships and organizer grants, the application deadline is March 1, 2024. Applications received after this date or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Applicants expect to receive notification of their eligibility for the program within one week of submission.
Apply for the Organizing Scholarship.
To apply for the SWFY Scholarship, candidates must complete the application with all the required details. Additionally, they must include a letter explaining their commitment to Centered Riding and their financial need for the grant.
SWFY Scholarship Eligibility Criteria for Instructors
The SWFY Individual Instructor Scholarship is open to both aspiring and already certified horsemanship instructors. Candidates must have paid their current membership dues and updated their membership for the current year. Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s commitment and financial need for the Centered Riding.
Applying for the SWFY Scholarship
Candidates must provide the following information to the Centered Riding Office by the last date of application.
- Completed application form
- An essay in English explaining your commitment to Centered Riding and your financial need. If applicants cannot write an essay in
- English, they can ask someone to provide them with a letter and translate it into English.
- Scholarships are worth up to $400 USD each. Those who applied for the scholarship last year will not be able to reapply. Instead, they
- can consider applying for other course scholarships.
Application Deadline and Schedule
Applicants will receive notification of their eligibility for the program within one week. To help you stay on track, here is the schedule for clinics held for 2023:
January – April: Two (2) Scholarships / Organizer’s Grants
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
May-August: Two (2) Scholarship/Organizer Grants
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
September – December: Two (2) Scholarships / Organizer’s Grants
Application Deadline: 31 July 2024
Result
SWFY Scholarships and Organizer Grants provide invaluable financial support for those pursuing a Centered Riding education. The purpose of the scholarships is to ease the financial burden of determined individuals facing hardship. By following the application guidelines and deadlines, applicants can increase their chances of receiving this financial aid and realizing their dreams of a centered riding education. Share this information with your peers so that they too can take advantage of this opportunity to overcome adversity and achieve their educational goals.