Welcome to the Delaware Equine Council Foundation. We are an independent, non-profit organization (501 C-3), dedicated to promoting scholarship in the agricultural and equine fields of study.
Each year, the Foundation awards scholarships to high-achieving college students, pursuing their education in fields that will enhance the equine or agricultural industry. These scholarships are supported by the Delaware Equine Council, donations received from generous contributors within the community, and fundraising events.
Essays are solicited from scholarship candidates in the fall and winter. A panel of highly qualified judges, chosen for their expertise in the equine and agricultural fields, selects the recipients. Scholarships are awarded at our annual banquet in March.
Delaware Equine Council Foundation
2025 Scholarship Program
Delaware Equine Council Foundation
2025 Scholarship winners.
In 2025 the Foundation granted six, $1500 scholarships to students.
Allison Weldon
University of Delaware
Elrita Annett Memorial Scholarship
Taylor Pritchett
University of Delaware
M&T Bank Scholarship
Kaitlyn Collins
Tarleton State University
Natalie Holgren
University of Lynchburg
Rain Vasey
Delaware Technical Community College
George Parris Memorial Scholarship
Jacob Ervin
Five Star Horseshoeing School
DEC Trades Scholarship
Sponsors and Special Thanks
$1,500 Diamond Sponsors
- Delaware Equine Council
$1,000 Platinum Sponsor
- M&T Bank
$500 Gold Sponsor
- David & JoAnne Santivasci
- Anonymous Donor
$250 Silver Sponsor
- Delmarva Driving Club
$125 Bronze Sponsor
- Touchdown Restaurant
Special Thanks to:
Auctioneering – J.T. Robbins
Door Prizes – Compliments of Chicks Saddlery
DECF Cake – Country Cupcakes
DJ Services – Chuck Clegg
Judging Panel
Dr. Michelle Egli – Delaware Equine Clinic
Ms. Allison Scott – Lake Forrest FFA
Dr. Sharon Little – A. Little Veterinary Clinic