Applicant must be a New York resident who is an undergraduate student attending a college or university in the state of New York wishing to pursue a career in the thoroughbred industry (includes, but not limited to equine science, equine business management, farrier school, and equine-related agriculture programs). Essay, two letters...

Applicant must be a veteran who is matriculated at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution or in an approved vocational training program in New York State. Applicant must be a New York State resident discharged under honorable conditions from the U.S. Armed Forces. FAFSA required.

Applicant must be a veteran or the child, spouse, or financial dependent of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who while a New York resident, died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities.

This program is a merit-based award to New York high school graduates who have achieved academic excellence as a high school student and who enroll or plan to enroll in a public or private New York college or university. Applicants must be legal residents of New York and U.S. citizens or...