WiR BURSARY

As a leader and innovator within horse racing, and a champion of women’s advancement in the workplace, Women in Racing is pleased to announce the creation of a Bursary Program to support further professional growth and development of our membership.

Previous bursary awards

Industry research and investigation funding

Travel, data access

Funding for a Media Presenter course

Training, Qualifications, Experience

Equipment to support career development

Tack for a jockey, Safety equipment, Technology

Apply for a WiR Bursary

Women in Racing Bursary awards can be applied for up to £2,000 and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Paid members of Women in Racing are eligible to apply

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Bursary News

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Women in Racing Provides Bursary to Further Female Jockey Research

Tallulah Lewis | March 18, 2018 | Bursary News

On International Women’s Day, Women in Racing is delighted to announce it will be providing financial support to ensure further research can be undertaken into the performance of female jockeys within British racing. Through its pioneering Bursary Programme Women in Racingwill be awarding £2,000 to Vanessa Cashmore, ...

Christmas bursary bonus awarded to artist

Tallulah Lewis | Dec. 14, 2016 | Bursary News

Elizabeth Armstrong awarded £2,000 Women in Racing bursary Christmas came early at Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday, for Women in Racing (WIR) member and equestrian artist Elizabeth Armstrong, who was presented with a cheque for £2,000. Elizabeth was benefitting from the ...

WiR awards first Bursary

WIRadmin | Oct. 15, 2014 | Bursary News

The first winner of a WiR Bursary award receives her cheque. Chair of the WiR Bursary Programme Julia Deadman (pictured left) was very pleased to present a cheque for £1,000 to the programme's first recipient Elizabeth Bushe at the Tattersalls ...