Scholarship Application
Check to make sure you are eligible before you apply
Eligibility: To be eligible for an award from the JGEF (Award), the applicant must be an active or retired member in good standing of the Jockeys’ Guild or disabled jockey. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident with current proof of lawful status.
Additionally, the following qualifications must be met:
ACTIVE RIDER QUALIFICATIONS
The JOCKEY is eligible if the following qualifications are met:
- Must be an ACTIVE member of the Jockeys’ Guild member AND
- Must ride and contributed on at least 25 mounts during the current or previous calendar year in legal pari-mutuel races conducted in the United States.
- If a jockey qualifies in the previous year AND he or she becomes TEMPORARILY DISABLED in the year for consideration, then the he or she will be eligible.
RETIRED MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS
The JOCKEY is eligible if the following qualifications are met:
- Must have been a member of the Jockeys’ Guild, in good standing, at the time of the retirement AND
- Must not hold a license as a jockey in any racing jurisdiction.
PERMANENTLY DISABLED QUALIFICATIONS
A JOCKEY is eligible if the following qualifications are met:
- Must have suffered a career-ending injury during a training accident or on-track accident AND
- Must be permanently disabled under the Social Security Act and must qualify for Medicare benefits under Part A, B, and D. The jockey should provide complete award letter declaring him or her permanently disabled, including details of accident with date, location, and medical determination.
- In the event a jockey is not eligible for Medicare Benefits as required, but would otherwise qualify, the JGEF Board may deem the jockey to meet the requirements based upon submission of adequate documentation.