WCHA Foundation Corp

The WCHA Foundation Corp is a nonprofit organization registered with the Employer Identification Number (EIN) 831511193.

Purpose

The WCHA Foundation Corp is affiliated with the World Conformation Horse Association (WCHA) and primarily focuses on awarding academic scholarships to youth members. The scholarships aim to support young individuals with backgrounds in competing with halter horses within WCHA or its breed affiliates.

Scholarship Program

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be high school graduates or within two years of graduation, pass a college entrance exam, provide letters of reference, and submit an essay detailing their educational plans and goals related to the halter horse industry. Recipients must maintain a "B" or 3.0 grade point average and full-time student status to be eligible for scholarship renewal.

Affiliations

The WCHA Foundation Corp is connected to various horse breed associations such as the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), American Paint Horse Association (APHA), Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA), Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), American Roan Horse Association (ARHA), National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA), American Buckskin Horse Association (ABRA), and Pinto Horse Association of America (PtHA).

Operations

The foundation operates by reviewing applications based on a point system and selects recipients annually based on their academic and industry-related achievements. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining membership in WCHA during the scholarship period.