In memory of Nadeem Noon, the Area VIII Adult Rider Program will award six $250 scholarships to help promote volunteerism in Area VIII. These Scholarships are named in honor of Area VIII’s beloved Nadeem Noon who was inspirational instructor to so many of Area VIII’s adult riders. Nadeem was recipient of the 2014 Cornerstone Instructor’s Award.
In memory of Nadeem Noon, the Area VIII Adult Rider Program will award six $250 scholarships to help promote volunteerism in Area VIII. These Scholarships are named in honor of Area VIII’s beloved Nadeem Noon who was inspirational instructor to so many of Area VIII’s adult riders. Nadeem was recipient of the 2014 Cornerstone Instructor’s Award.
Last years 2025 winners are:
| 2025 Nadeem Noon Scholarship Recipients |
Awarded on March 19, 2026 to:
| Kristen Brennan |
| Sherri Caneer |
| Dieke Dresch |
| Susan Duncan |
| McKenzie Regan |
| Amanda Richard |
| Nicola Tucker |
Congratulations to All!!
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026 (must be mailed USPS)
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE!
Applications are due by December 31, 2026
Requirements:
The applicant must be current member of both the USEA and the Area VIII Adult Rider Program
• The applicant must volunteer a minimum of 10 hours to a function directly related to the USEA Area VIII.
• Example of volunteer hours: USEA Area VIII Horse Trial, organizing or volunteering at an Area VIII Adult Rider clinic, hosting an Adult Rider Social, or mini educational activity, organizing the Area VIII Silent Auction, etc.
• The volunteer hours must be officially documented via VIP Volunteer Dashboard, email from show or clinic organizer. Volunteer hours are not transferable. – Applications must be USPS mailed to the Adult Rider Coordinator by December 31 (NO EMAILS ACCEPTED!)
Shannon Risner, 879 Murle Ln., Loveland, OH 45140
Drawing will be held at the Area VIII Annual Meeting
Six $250 Scholarships will be awarded by a drawing held at the Area VIII Annual Meeting. The Area VIII Adult Rider Program will reimburse funds used towards education (lessons, clinics, camps) up to $250.00. Recipients must use the funds by December 31 of the next calendar year (an expiration date will be on the Voucher Award).