Scholarships,
which can range from $2,500 to $5,000, are for qualified students who plan to
attend a two or four-year college or university, who are the son or daughter of
a full-time participant in New Jersey harness racing or are themselves a
full-time participant in New Jersey harness racing. Only one candidate per
household will be considered, and there is a lifetime cap of $10,000 per
individual.
The
applicant must have taken either the SAT or ACT test, be accepted to or attend
a college or university and fill out the SBOANJ’s Scholarship Award
application. Financial need, student involvement in community work,
extracurricular academic activities, evidence of strong character and
leadership and interest in the equine industry will all be considered.
All
scholarship winners and their families will be invited to a night at the races
at the Meadowlands where they will be recognized for their accomplishment in
the winner’s circle and have a complimentary dinner on a date determined after
the selection is completed.
Applications
and requirements are available on the SBOANJ website – www.sboanj.com -- or at Freehold and the
Meadowlands [see Horsemen’s Rep Linda Goss], the Backstretch Community
Assistance Program offices at the Meadowlands and Showplace Farms [see Dr.
Chris Samaha] and the SBOANJ office at 64 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ
07726.
-Submitted
by Carol Hodes for the SBOANJ
