Scholarships

Welcome to the Delaware Equine Council Foundation. We are an independent, non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting scholarship in the agricultural and equine fields of study.

Each year, the Foundation, supported by the Delaware Equine Council, awards scholarships to a few high-achieving students, pursuing their education in fields that will enhance the equine or agricultural industry.

2023 awards will be presented at the annual Scholarship Dinner in March at the Harrington Moose Lodge.

Tax-deductible donations are raised throughout the year from our many sponsors. Essays are solicited from scholarship candidates in the fall and winter. The foundation board selects the recipients and awards the scholarships at the annual banquet in March or April.

Become a Sponsor

In 2022 the Foundation gave out five, $1500 grants to students.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• U.S. citizen, or a legal resident alien
• Delaware resident or Delaware Equine Council member
• Enrolled in good standing at an agricultural or equine course of study or related field, or a veterinary or vet tech program in the United States
• Completed, or are about to complete, one full semester of study

Apply for a 2023 Scholarship

DECF Officers:

• Kate Bowski, President
• Elrita Annett, Vice President
• Trista North, Secretary
• Wayne Nebel, Treasurer

We would sincerely like to thank all of our sponsors who helped to make this event a success. We truly appreciate your continued support.

$1,500 Diamond Sponsors
Delmarva Chapter American Mustang & Burro Association(AMBA
Delaware Equine Council

$1,000 Platinum Sponsor
M&T Bank

$500 Gold Sponsor
Triple Crown Nutrition
Delaware Department of Agriculture

$250 Silver Sponsors
A. Little Veterinary Clinic
Bryan & Brittingham
Delaware Thoroughbred Horseman's Association

$125 Bronze Sponsors
Dan Watson Welding
Delaware Driving Club
Singletree Stables, Mollie Esterson

Special Thanks to
Auctioneering - Frank Chick, Jr.
Door Prizes - Compliments of Chick’s Saddlery
Cocktail Hour Music - Laurie Vonasek, Dr. Paul Hanebutt, and Dr. Robert Thomas

Auction Items Donated By:
AMBA, OakView Forge LLC, Becky Bachman Miles, Bordeleau Winery, Carolyn Fox, Catherine Cirino, Cheddars Scratch Kitchen, Color Street by Kate, Custom Crocheted Creations, Del Ridge Farms, Elrita Annett, Holly Vigilante, Horse Power Show Hunters, Hudson Farm Supply, Ijule, It’s All Country, Julie Warrington, Kaitie Spencer, Kathy Krouse, Kathy Watson, Kris Penrod, Mary Bashtarz, Mast’s Harness Shop, Megan Dissinger, Origami Stables, Pam Dayton, Peggy Bowden Spence, Rusted R Ranch, Saddle Up Stables, Sarah Richards, Small Wonder Equine, Southern States Milford, Spiritland Farm, Stan & Laurie Vonasek, The Hammond Family, Tractor Supply Dover, Tractor Supply Seaford, Tribute Feeds/TG Adams, Triple Crown, Two Old Mares Blanket Services