The Standardbred Breeders and 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.
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, according to a press release.
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, 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, according to the press release.
Applications and requirements are available at www.sboanj.com or at Freehold Raceway and the Meadowlands (see horsemen’s representative Linda Goss), the Backstretch Community Assistance Program offices at the Meadowlands and at Showplace Farms (see Dr. Chris Samaha), and at the SBOANJ office at 64 Business Route 33, Manalapan.