The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation and The Race for Education (RFE) have announced the distribution of more than $33,000 in scholarships for 2023 to support Kentucky equine students. The KEEP Foundation's board of directors approved scholarships for 16 students pursuing equine and agriculture-related majors at universities throughout Kentucky. These recipients are either enrolled in equine programs or have parents working in the equine industry.
In addition to the Kentucky students, the Race for Education awarded the prestigious Robert J. Frankel Scholarship to four students from New York who have family members employed in the Thoroughbred industry. The scholarship, named in honor of the late Robert J. Frankel, supports students pursuing higher education in California or New York. All four recipients have parents working at various racetracks in New York and will be attending universities in the state.
The KEEP Foundation and Race for Education value the importance of investing in the education and professional development of talented individuals in the equine industry. They recognize that these scholarships play a vital role in fostering the continued success and growth of Kentucky's horse industry. The organizations extend their congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients and express gratitude to the generous donors and sponsors who made these scholarships possible.
To learn more about the KEEP Foundation and their mission, visit www.thekeepfoundation.org.
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