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The Race For Education, Inc.

The Race for Education is a nonprofit national scholarship organization that has provided two AFI grants since 2006, with the objective to provide college tuition assistance for young people in the horse industry and for those wishing to pursue careers in the industry who have demonstrated considerable financial need.

The Race for Education emphasizes postsecondary education, with the goal of providing college tuition assistance for young people in the horse industry. This grantee has been successful in achieving postsecondary education asset purchases.

Partners

The Race for Education partners with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Racetrack Chaplaincy, and Blood-Horse and Thoroughbred Times magazines to provide financial education and assistance with outreach.

Assets for Independence Grant History

Name	Amount	Start Date	End Date
90EI0772	$537,446	9/30/2012	9/29/2017
90EI0557	$470,368	9/1/2008	8/31/2013
90EI0398	$164,706	2/1/2006	1/31/2012

Project Title

The Race for Education Assets for Independence Project

Highlights/Outcomes

203 IDAs have been opened.

316 participants have received financial education.

$154,072 saved by participants.

150 participants have purchased an asset.

Total AFI Funding

Total AFI Grant Funding: $1,172,520
Total Non-Federal Support: $635,072

Focus Population

The Race for Education targets eligible young people from equine industry families and young people who plan to major in a horse-related field.

Contact

The Race For Education, Inc.
1818 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 252-8648
www.racingscholarships.com