Washington, PA — The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association alerts students that the deadline is approaching for its 2023-2024 MSOA Collegiate Scholarships.

Applicants must be a son or daughter of an owner, trainer, driver or groom who has participated in harness racing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on a regular basis over the past two years preceding the application. Said parent must be a member of the MSOA, and the applicant must at least be a senior in high school. One application covers all of the listed scholarships.

Thanks to the help of generous partners, this year will feature one of the most lucrative scholarship offerings in the lengthy history of the program, with almost $30,000 available to the winners.

This year’s offering includes:

$10,000 Bob Key Memorial Scholarship
$5,000 MSOA Board of Directors Scholarship
$5,000 Burke Racing Scholarship
$3,900 Heston Blue Chip Scholarship – donated by Winbak Farms
$2,500 CSC Insurance Options Scholarship
$2,200 Betting Line Scholarship – donated by Hanover Shoe Farms
$1,000 The Meadows Racetrack Scholarship

“We can’t thank our partners enough,” said MSOA President Rich Gillock. “We’ve been very happy with our offerings in the past years, but this year everyone has gone above and beyond to make sure this program is successful.”

An independent committee at the Harness Horse Youth Foundation will review the applicants and determine the winners of each individual award.

Applications must be postmarked on or before May 19. Click on this link for the application.