KEEP, Race For Education Announce 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Over $33,000 in scholarships were awarded to Kentucky equine students for 2023, courtesy of The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation, and The Race For Education (RFE).

The KEEP Foundation's board of directors approved scholarships for 16 students attending equine programs at universities across the Commonwealth. All of the 2023 scholarship recipients are students currently enrolled at a university or college in Kentucky in either an equine and/or agriculture related major or their parents work in the equine industry.

In addition to the aforementioned 16 Kentucky students, the Race For Education also awarded its annual Robert J. Frankel Scholarship to four students from New York: Elsa Lorieul, Carlos Lopez, Francis Marrone and Anitza Parrilla. Now in its 13th year, the Robert J. Frankel Scholarship, in honor of the late Robert (Bobby) J. Frankel, is awarded to students whose families are employed in the Thoroughbred industry and are pursuing any field of study at a college or university in California or New York state. All of the 2023 Frankel Scholarship recipients have parents that work at various racetracks in New York and will be attending universities in New York.

The 16 2023 Race For Education KEEP Foundation Scholarship Recipients are: Jaida Alee, University of Kentucky; Brant Brower, Midway University; Alysa Farrell, University of Kentucky; Leo Foo, University of Kentucky; Rebekah Garza, Morehead State University; Kara Knott, University of Louisville; Thomas Mullikin, Robert Morris University; Lauren Mullikin, University of Kentucky; Taylor Nackers, University of Kentucky; Matthew Reidy, University of Kentucky; Noah Roberson, Kentucky Horseshoeing School; Sydnee Stacy, Midway University; Maddie Stephens, University of Kentucky; Sophia Vega, University of Kentucky; Samantha Versocki, University of Louisville and Logan West, University of Kentucky.

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KEEP & RFE Announce Scholarship Recipients

The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation and The Race For Education (RFE) have announced their 2022 scholarship recipients.

KEEP granted 13 scholarships worth $30,000 to students attending nine different Kentucky universities for 2022. Eligible recipients for KEEP scholarships must be currently enrolled at a school in Kentucky in either an equine and/or agriculture related major or their parents must work in the equine industry.

Additionally, the RFE awarded its annual Robert J. Frankel Scholarship to two New York state students: Anitza Parilla and Francis Marrone. Named in honor of the late Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel and in its 12th year, the scholarship is open to any student attending a college in New York or California whose family is employed in the Thoroughbred industry.

“We had an excellent group of scholarship applicants this year,” said Alexandra Harper, KEEP Foundation's Executive Director. “I am excited for these students to embark on their collegiate careers and also for the future of the equine industry. These students are eager and ready to make a difference, and I'm glad that we can help take some of the financial burden off by awarding scholarships.”

The 2022 KEEP Foundation Scholarship Recipients are as follows: Connor Bermejo, Kentucky Horseshoeing School; Brant Brower, Midway University; Meghan Clancy, University of Kentucky; Audrey Dollase, University of Kentucky; Emma English, Transylvania University; Alysa Farrell, University of Kentucky; Terada Hiroto, Bluegrass Community & Technical College; Margaret Hollingsworth, Asbury University; Lauren Mullikin, University of Kentucky; Kaitlyn Praisler, Morehead State University; Eric Resendiz, Bluegrass Community & Technical College; Julia Sammet, Midway University; Samantha Versocki, University of Louisville.

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Kentucky Equine Education Project Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients

The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation (KEEP), and The Race For Education (RFE) are proud to announce their 2021 scholarship recipients.

The KEEP Foundation board of directors approved over $35,000 in scholarships to 11 students attending 10 universities across the Commonwealth. All of the 2021 scholarship recipients are students currently enrolled with a university or college in Kentucky in an equine and/or agriculture related major.

In addition to these 11 Kentucky students, the Race For Education awarded it's annual Robert J. Frankel Scholarship to 3 New York state students: Reina Ceballos, Joseph Lee and Carlos Lopez. Now in it's 11th year, the Robert J. Frankel Scholarship, in honor of the late Robert (Bobby) J. Frankel, is awarded to a student whose family is employed in the Thoroughbred industry, pursuing any field of study at a college or university in California or New York state. All three Frankel Scholarship recipients, whose parents work in the barns at various tracks in New York, will be attending universities in New York.

“Kentucky is the horse capitol of the world and having the Commonwealth's colleges and universities prepare the next generation of leadership is vital to the horse industry's continued success. KEEP congratulates this year's scholarship awardees and looks forward to the future impact they will have on the industry,” said Elisabeth Jensen, KEEP's Executive Vice President.

2021 Race For Education KEEP Foundation Scholarship
Ambre Azcona – University of Kentucky
Lily Crouch – University of Kentucky
ALeah Gardner – Morehead State University
Harrison Goode – University of Kentucky
Wheaton Hardwick – Kentucky Community & Technical College
Emma Ingalls – Asbury University
Emily James – Midway University
Alina Knore – Morehead State University
Elizabeth Lynch – Midway University
Kaitlyn Praisler – Morehead State University
Ava Simmons – Murray State University

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KEEP, RFE Announce Scholarship Recipients

The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation and The Race for Education have announced the recipients of their 2021 scholarships.

The KEEP Foundation board of directors approved over $35,000 in scholarships to 11 students attending 10 universities across the Commonwealth. All of the 2021 scholarship recipients are students currently enrolled with a university or college in Kentucky in an equine and/or agriculture related major. The 11 students are: Ambre Azcona-University of Kentucky; Lily Crouch-University of Kentucky; Aleah Gardner-Morehead State University; Harrison Goode-University of Kentucky; Wheaton Hardwick-Kentucky Community & Technical College; Emma Ingalls-Asbury University; Emily James-Midway University; Alina Knore-Morehead State University; Elizabeth Lynch-Midway University; Kaitlyn Praisler-Morehead State University; Ava Simmons-Murray State University.

“Kentucky is the horse capitol of the world and having the Commonwealth's colleges and universities prepare the next generation of leadership is vital to the horse industry's continued success. KEEP congratulates this year's scholarship awardees and looks forward to the future impact they will have on the industry,” said Elisabeth Jensen, KEEP's Executive Vice President.

The Race For Education awarded its annual Robert J. Frankel Scholarship to three New York state students: Reina Ceballos, Joseph Lee and Carlos Lopez. Now in its 11th year, the Robert J. Frankel Scholarship is awarded to a student whose family is employed in the Thoroughbred industry, pursuing any field of study at a college or university in California or New York state. All three Frankel Scholarship recipients, whose parents work in the barns at various tracks in New York, will be attending universities in New York.

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