The LQHBA will award five $2,000 scholarships during a live drawing on Saturday, March 28 at Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack.

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BOSSIER CITY, LA–MARCH 3, 2026– The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA), with support from Louisiana Downs, will award five $2,000 scholarships during a live drawing on at Louisiana Downs on Saturday, March 28.

The drawing will take place in the Louisiana Downs winner’s circle immediately following the fourth race on the card that also features the Mardi Gras Futurity and Louisiana Downs Futurity.

Applicants must register in person beginning at 11:00 a.m. on race day. Registration will close promptly after the third race. The registration table will be located at the foot of the escalator on the casino level.

First post is scheduled for 1:35 p.m.

Entrants must be present in the winner’s circle after the fourth race to win, as the scholarships will be drawn live.

Eligible applicants include Louisiana high school graduates or students graduating in 2026 who plan to pursue higher education. Louisiana residents already enrolled in a Louisiana college or university are also eligible.

Scholarships are limited to the cost of tuition, books (electronic or printed) and required study materials. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution attended by the recipient.

The scholarships are subject to approval by the LQHBA board. All scholarship recipients must participate in promotional photos, receiving their scholarship award certificate, and in the publication of any contest entry submissions.

Additional information on eligibility and application details is available at LQHBA.com. You can also contact Bruce Salard, LQHBA Executive Director, at (318) 487-9506 or email bsalard@lqhba.com.

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