The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2014-2015 Collegiate Scholarship Program.

This year’s scholarship options include the $5,000 MSOA Collegiate Scholarship, the $2,500 CSC Insurance Options Scholarship, the $1,000 Dr. Barry C Betts Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by LCM Nutraceuticals), the Hypnotic Blue Chip Scholarship (sponsored by Fran Azur) and the Tom Ridge Scholarship (sponsored by Ted Tomson).

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 two years preceding the application. Said parent must be a member of the MSOA, and the applicant must be at least a senior in high school.

One application covers all of the above listed scholarships. An independent committee will review the applicants and determine the winners of each individual award.

Applications must be received on or before Friday, May 2, 2014. To apply, please visit the MSOA's website at www.themsoa.com.

(MSOA)