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History of this Scholarship Fund:
In honor one of SCOA's past presidents, funds were solicited from saluki owners to purchase and maintain a trophy honoring Esther Bliss Knapp.
Funds beyond those needed for this were designated as the beginnings of a scholarship fund also in her name. Each year the interest on these funds is awarded to veterinary students and/or students owning salukis. Each student is to submit an essay on a specified topic. The SCOA Board will decide which student(s) essay merits the scholarship for that year.
(Those wishing to donate to the Scholarship funds click here.)
The perpetual trophy is called: Esther Bliss Knapp Best Bred-by Exhibitor Trophy. The trophy contains Esther Bliss Knapp memorabilia mounted on 3 wooden bases. The bottom base contains plaques on which to engrave the dog's name, breeder's name and the date won.
This trophy is awarded by the national judge to the BEST bred by exhibitor saluki exhibited at the national specialty. The trophy remains in possession of SCOA. The winner may receive memento photograph of trophy. Trophy cannot be won outright by any exhibitor.
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