American Horse Publications has presented the AHP Equine Media Student Award since 1993. AHP is a member association of equine-related media, professionals, and businesses.
Applications for the Student Award are accepted during December and January for the coming AHP Equine Media Conference. The Application Form link will be active during this time.
ELIGIBILITY:
High school senior or undergraduate matriculated* college student under the age of 25, pursuing a career in equine media during the current school year, with at least one semester remaining before graduation at the time of application, with a 2.00 GPA or higher.
*A matriculated student has applied for and been accepted in a specific degree program through their college’s Admissions Office. Enrolled students in good standing must take a minimum of 9 credits and not exceed 18 credits per semester.
The AHP Equine Media Student Award Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only. Former Student Award Winners are ineligible; eligible Travel Award Winners may re-apply.
AS A TRAVEL AWARD WINNER, YOU WILL:
Meet, network, and participate with publishers, editors, advertising, production, and marketing managers. You will attend workshops, interactive discussions, lectures, and informal get-togethers. This eye-opening conference will inform and enlighten you about the opportunities available and skills needed for someone interested in pursuing a career in equine media.
Have an opportunity to discuss your talents with the decision-makers who do the hiring. Conversely, those professionals will be evaluating and appraising you as a future employee or service provider.
REQUIREMENTS:
Completed application, which includes:
- Transcript of high school or college work completed and list of courses currently in progress.
- A 200-word (maximum) biographical sketch detailing your equine background, media experience, and career plans.
- Three samples of your work, i.e., news or feature articles, advertisements, photographs, artwork, visual media, etc., published in print or online. (Classroom or published material acceptable.)
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals such as instructors and employers.
- Resume that includes list of scholarships and awards received, club and other organizations memberships, extra-curricular activities, and employment records including current job(s).
Incomplete applications are disqualified.
All application materials must be received electronically via the application link; Acceptable file formats include: PDF, jpg, mp4, mp3, Word or Google doc.
SELECTION:
The AHP Equine Media Student Award Judge will evaluate and compare your entry with other candidates based on the following criteria:
- Interest in horses and media
- Relevant experience
- Skills and abilities
- Career goals and confidence
- Will be a deserving representative as an ambassador for AHP and equine media
Applicants are scored based on the selection criteria. Up to two students may be selected to receive a $1,000 travel award for attending the upcoming conference. Winners of travel awards MUST attend the conference to receive their award. The Student Award Committee will interview the travel award winners during the conference. AHP will announce the Student Award winner during the conference.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:
All qualified applicants will receive a complimentary student membership and a student registration for the annual conference. Registrations and memberships are not transferable.
TRAVEL AWARD WINNERS:
A travel award of $1,000, a complimentary conference registration* and student membership* will be awarded to up to two applicants. Travel Award winners have an opportunity to participate with equine media professionals in a three-day conference and related activities at the AHP Equine Media Conference.
Travel Award winners must agree to attend the conference, arriving by Thursday morning and departing no earlier than Sunday to receive the award.
AHP EQUINE MEDIA STUDENT AWARD WINNER:
The winner will receive a cash award of $1,000 and be named the AHP Equine Media Student Award Winner. Runner-up may also receive a cash award.
AHP OFFERS OTHER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Student Membership is available to high school, college, and graduate students under the age of 25 for dues of $35. Students are profiled in the online AHP Membership Directory, have access to the Members Only area of the AHP website, and may attend the annual conference at a reduced registration. To join: https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/become-an-ahp-member/
AHP CareerTrack includes student internship opportunities as well as job postings offered by AHP members. Visit https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/career-track/ for current list of opportunities.
To share information with students who dream of a career in equine media, download and share the one-sheet, Horses + Media = AHP.
QUESTIONS:
Christy Jenkins, Associate Director
christy.jenkins@easterassociates.com