MANALAPAN,
NJ – April 16, 2015 – The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New
Jersey and the Backstretch Community Assistance Program will once again offer
college scholarships in 2015 to the sons and daughters of New Jersey horsemen.
The
deadline for applications is June 15, 2015.
Scholarships,
valued at a total distribution of $7,500, 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.
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
