Yonkers, NY — On Dec. 11, 2021, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York’s Board of Directors increased the John R. Brennan Scholarship award from $10,000 to $18,000. The Scholarship awards a $10,000 first prize, $5,000 second prize and $3,000 third prize.

The SOA of NY is pleased to announce that the 2022 SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway John R. Brennan Scholarship application and rules are now available. Application deadline is June 3.

The scholarship applicant, or his/her immediate family member, must be a 2022 SOA of NY member in good standing or the applicant can be an immediate family member of a backstretch employee (caretaker) covered by the SOA Welfare Plan. “Immediate family” means spouse or child. Either the applicant or their parents must have participated at Yonkers Raceway in the last 12 months as an owner, trainer, driver or caretaker.

For a complete list of rules and eligibility, click here.

For the application, click here.