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Bradley Mark Johnston Working Student  Bursary

The Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation, in partnership with the Ontario Eventing Association, announces the new Bradley Mark Johnston Working Student Bursary.

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Photo credits: Holly Jacks (left), Delaney Graham Photography (right)

About the bursary

The Bradley Mark Johnston Working Student Bursary is designed to encourage advancement in education for individuals who are currently working full-time in the horse industry, and specifically in the discipline of Eventing.


Working students are part of the backbone of many Eventing operations, providing essential support in horse care, barn management, and daily training. This bursary is intended to help an aspiring working student develop and advance their education in horsemanship and equestrian skills by providing access to resources such as training, clinics, workshops and similar educational opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach.

The recipient of the 2025 Bradley Mark Johnston Working Student Bursary will be awarded $1,000 to support them in furthering their education as a member of Ontario’s Eventing community.

Eligibility

The successful applicant will meet the following requirements:

  1. Is a resident of Ontario and a member in good standing of the OEA,

  2. Is currently working full time in the horse industry as a working student,

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

  4. Demonstrates horsemanship and sportsmanship, and

  5. Is working to develop and advance their education in horsemanship, riding and, specifically, Eventing skills.

Application details

The application is made up of the following three sections:

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  • Section 1: Applicant information (including a letter of reference from the applicant’s employer),

  • Section 2: Awarding criteria (a short narrative that answers five 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).

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Applications open June 23, 2025 and must be submitted no later than midnight on July 23, 2025 by email to president@ontarioeventing.ca with the subject line "Bradley Mark Johnston Working Student Bursary Application".

Selection process

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

  • 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 full-time working students in the horse industry, and specifically in the discipline of Eventing.


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.​

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