Application Process
Application to the Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) requires:
- Submission of the Application Form
- Official Transcripts from all colleges awarding credits to the applicant
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation
- Application Fee
Further instructions for the application process can be found on Page 1 of the Application Form.
International students are welcome to apply however, these students will have to obtain (at their own expense) a J-1 Visa to legally live and work in the US.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants to the KEMI program must have:
- Completed at least two years of a college curriculum with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or better in all college coursework
- Previous hands-on experience in the equine industry
- A strong work ethic and personal character and be dependable
Application Acceptance Dates
Applications to the KEMI program must be postmarked:
- For Spring sessions – between August 1 and October 31 of the year prior to the internship session the applicant is applying to
- For Fall sessions – between February 1 and April 30 of the year of the internship session the applicant is applying to
Schedule of Fees (Effective Fall 2024)
- $35 Application Fee (due with application form)
- $465 Tuition Deposit (due upon acceptance to the program)
- $2000 Tuition (due after the Orientation Week)
