Virginia Dressage Association Charlottesville Chapter
a USDF Region 1 GMO
a 501c3 non-profit organization
a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
Scholarship Grant
Scholarship Grant Program
Application Deadline: 1 November 2025
The VADA Charlottesville Chapter is committed to supporting riders seeking to advance their equestrian education. Our scholarship program is specifically structured to assist VADA-CH members at all levels in pursuing ongoing dressage education through clinics, symposiums, seminars, virtual events, and other educational opportunities. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis, with a reminder in November and winners announced in December. Each year, the Board provides two scholarship grants of $500. To apply for a grant, must be a VADA-CH member for at least one year to be eligible for a scholarship. The application deadline is 1 November 2025. To apply, complete the application below. (link below).
The Board will evaluate each application according to consistent criteria designed to ensure fairness for all candidates. Assessment factors include VADA-CH membership status, history of volunteer contributions, and previous scholarship awards. Scholarship recipients will receive 50 percent of the grant up front, with the remainder awarded upon submission of a reflective narrative describing their experience. This article is intended for publication in the VADA-CH newsletter and must be submitted within 30 days following completion of the education event(s).
Scholarship must be used within one year from the date of the award. Award recipients must wait a period of one year from receipt of their award before they may reapply. To learn more about scholarship rules, refer to the tab below. Questions can be directed to Erin Fitzwater, Grant Manager at cgent76@gmail.com.
Questions regarding the scholarship program, reach out to Erin Fitzwater,
Chapter Vice President at cgent76@gmail.com.