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The North Carolina Hunter and Jumper Association’s Norah Morris Memorial Scholarship Endowment is now accepting applications for the 2025 award which will be in the amount of $2000 to the recipient of this award.

The North Carolina Community Foundation Norah Morris Scholarship Fund was established in 2006.  The NCHJA established the scholarship in memory of Norah Morris to honor her and the Morris family’s commitment to the NCHJA and to higher education. Norah tragically lost her life in a traffic accident in May 2005 while attending an NCHJA sanctioned horse show. She was the youngest of three daughters of Art and Cynthia Morris. Her older sisters, Meghan and Therice were active members of the NCHJA, and the family was regularly seen at ringside providing support.

The Norah Morris Memorial Scholarship Endowment, established in memory of Norah Morris and funded by the NCHJA, will award one $2000 scholarship in 2025. The scholarship will be awarded to a North Carolina resident who has participated in equestrian activities and is newly entering college or continuing their college education. The Scholarship application period opens on January 7, 2025, with an application deadline of March 3, 2025.

For information on how to apply log on to the NCHJA website, click the resources tab and then click on scholarships or log on to the NC Community Foundation website and go to the scholarship portal.

A $1000 Grant will be given annually to the winner of the E.J. Haun Memorial Medal Finals, the NCHJA Children’s Medal Finals, the NCHJA Pony Medal Finals and the Bryan Jones Medal Finals. A $500 Grant will be given annually to the winner of the NCHJA “C” Adult, Children’s and Pony Medal Finals Winner. This grant may be used towards equestrian improvement, academic advancement or a combination of both. The winners must submit their request for the funds to be transferred in writing within six (6) months of their win. All Checks will be made to the equestrian program or academic institution. No check will be made to the winner or any member of the family.

2024 NCHJA Medal Finals Grant Recipients

• Eden Sharp – EJ Haun Memorial Medal
• Isabelle Bray – NCHJA Children’s Medal
• Addison Ketner – NCHJA Pony Medal
• MaryHunter Millet – Bryan Jones Memorial Medal

The endowment was established in 1999 to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State University. Preference shall be given to a student from North Carolina pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine, specifically focused on equine medicine.