by Steve Wolf, for the Florida chapter, U.S. Harness Writers Assn.

Pompano Beach, FL — Fred Segal, President of the Florida Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association, has announced that the chapter is now accepting applications for its 2011 Allen J. Finkelson Scholarship Awards.

The scholarship fund was established in memory of Allen J. Finkelson, the former Vice President of Public Relations at Pompano Park and longtime Chairman of the Board of the national USHWA organization.

These scholarship awards will be given to a student majoring in journalism, communications or equine related studies. There are two awards of $1,000 each.

Applicants must be a resident of the State of Florida and currently accepted or enrolled in a fully accredited college or university in the United States.

Criteria for selection include community service, leadership and financial need. Applicants must have demonstrated scholastic ability with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.8 and show evidence of community service and leadership through certificates, awards and/or letters of commendation.

Fully completed applications must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2011, for consideration of a September 2011 award. Recipients may reapply annually for a maximum of four years.

Applications should be submitted/addressed to the Florida Chapter USHWA Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 669273, Pompano Beach, FL 33066. For more information or to receive an application via the internet, contact Steven Wolf at 954.654.3757 or e-mail at stevejw@bellsouth.net.