top of page

Bradley Mark Johnston Pursuit of Excellence  Bursary

The Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation, in partnership with the Ontario Eventing Association, announces the new Bradley Mark Johnston Pursuit of Excellence Bursary.

Lurch competing with Holly Jacks. Photo credit: Ian Woodley

About the bursary

​The Bradley Mark Johnston Pursuit of Excellence Bursary is designed to encourage advancement in education for young professionals who are striving to achieve excellence in the horse industry, and specifically in the discipline of Eventing.


The bursary is intended to serve as a bridge for young professionals to gain access to educational resources such as training, clinics, workshops and similar opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. Further educational opportunities could include career development workshops such as business management for equestrians and/or practical vocational training in disciplines such as equine management, veterinary care, equine agriculture and animal care and husbandry or other avenues of professional development related to the horse industry.

The recipient of the 2025 Bradley Mark Johnston Pursuit of Excellence Bursary will be awarded $4,000 to support them in furthering their education as a young professional.

Application details

The application is made up of the following three sections:

 

  • Section 1: Applicant information,

  • Section 2: Awarding criteria (a short narrative that answers six questions and clearly demonstrates how the applicant meets the criteria for awarding this bursary) and,

  • Section 3: Use of funding (an outline of how the applicant intends to use the funds).

 

Applications open June 2, 2025 and must be submitted no later than midnight on July 2, 2025 by email to president@ontarioeventing.ca with the subject line Bradley Mark Johnston Pursuit of Excellence Bursary Application

Eligibility

This scholarship is intended to support individuals at the early stages of their careers. The successful applicant will meet the following requirements:

​

  1. Is at least 25 years of age, a resident of Ontario, and a member in good standing of the OEA,

  2. Has competed at the EV110 (Preliminary) level or above,

  3. Exhibits a passion for Eventing and a commitment to the horse industry,

  4. Exemplifies great horsemanship and sportsmanship, and

  5. Demonstrates a desire to further their education in the equestrian field while exhibiting the potential for growth and leadership in their community and who may also be involved in teaching and mentoring other aspiring riders.​

Selection process

Following the closing date, the Bursary Selection Committee will review the applications and select a successful applicant based on:

  • their eligibility;

  • the awarding criteria; and,

  • the proposed use of the funding.

 

The successful applicant will clearly outline how their goals meet the Foundation’s purpose of encouraging advancement in education for young professionals who are striving to achieve excellence in the horse industry, and specifically in the discipline of Eventing in Ontario.

​

The successful applicant will be announced within three weeks of the closing date and will be featured on the OEA’s website and social media platforms.

The Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation

Bradley was a kind, generous, compassionate and caring son of Stuart and Bernadette Johnston who passed away in January 2005 as a result of a senseless and horrific attack, and the Johnston’s established the Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation in Brad’s memory to honour his beautiful spirit and his generous desire to support other aspiring young people in pursuit of their dreams.

 

The Foundation has previously supported scholarships to animation colleges and is now focusing on providing educational opportunities to members of Ontario’s Eventing community.​

bottom of page