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Lexington, Kentucky --

The American Saddlebred Museum is now accepting nominations for the Keith Bartz Impact Scholarship Award. The award is $1,500 and is given to an individual dedicated to raising awareness of the American Saddlebred and improving the community.

Keith Bartz was an individual who focused his time, talent, and resources on building the American Saddlebred Museum and celebrating the American Saddlebred breed. This scholarship celebrates his life by awarding an individual that exemplifies the same character and achievements. 

Scholarship criteria and application information:

• Applicants must be twenty-one years of age or under. High school seniors, individuals enrolled in a two-year or four-year program at any college, trade school, or university are eligible to apply.  
• Show substantial involvement with American Saddlebred horses and in the community. 
• May be self-nominated or nominated by another individual who can attest to the character and accomplishments of the nominee. 
• To apply, provide an essay, no more than two pages, speaking to the nominee’s impact at school, home, barn and the community.  
• Include full contact information and email to museum@asbmuseum.org by December 1, 2024 to be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
• Scholarship money will be paid directly to the institution, university, college or trade school for post-secondary educational expenses.  

More information is on the Museum’s website.  Please email museum@asbmuseum.org or call (859) 259-2746 ext. 304 with questions. 

-- via the American Saddlebred Museum