The 2017-18 SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway Jo Ann Memorial Scholarship Applications are now available.

The scholarship offers a first-place prize of $5,000, a second-place prize of $3,000 and a third-place prize of $2,000.

Applicants must be a 2017 SOA of NY member in good standing or a backstretch employee covered by the SOA of NY welfare plan or a member of the immediate family of either.

The scholarships are awarded for an accredited program of study leading specifically to a degree or certification beyond the high school level. Awards will be based on merit and financial need.

Complete rules and an application are available at the SOA of NY website (soaofny.com).

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