Yonkers, NY — The SOA of NY is pleased to announce that the 2023 SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway John R. Brennan scholarship application and rules are now available.

Application deadline is May 31.

The scholarship awards are $10,000 first prize, $5,000 second prize and $3,000 third prize.

The scholarship applicant or his/her immediate family member must be a 2023 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 member 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 the application and complete list of rules and eligibility, click here.