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Sayre Today
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Final Qualifying Round of Scholarship Challenge This Weekend
Teams from four local high schools compete for spot in finals
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The final qualifying round of the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge will be held this Saturday at the Sayre Theatre. Teams from Elmira, Owego, Spencer-Van Etten, and Northeast Bradford will compete for a spot in the finals on March 14, joining Towanda, Tioga, and Wellsboro. The Middle School competition will be held on March 7, with all rounds starting at 10 am and available to stream live.
Why it matters
The FCCB Scholarship Challenge is a long-running academic competition that awards scholarships to high-performing students in the region. It's an important event that highlights academic excellence and provides financial assistance to help students further their education.
The details
The final qualifying round of the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge will take place this Saturday at the Sayre Theatre. Four teams from local high schools - Elmira, Owego, Spencer-Van Etten, and Northeast Bradford - will compete for the final spot in the championship finals on March 14. The Middle School competition will also be held on March 7, with all rounds beginning at 10 am. The events can be heard live on Radigan Media Stations and the My Hometown Today app, as well as streamed live on the Scholarship Challenge's Facebook and YouTube pages.
- The final qualifying round will be held this Saturday, February 26, 2026.
- The Middle School competition will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- The championship finals will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The players
FCCB Scholarship Challenge
A long-running academic competition that awards scholarships to high-performing students in the region.
Elmira High School
One of the four high school teams competing in the final qualifying round of the Scholarship Challenge.
Owego High School
One of the four high school teams competing in the final qualifying round of the Scholarship Challenge.
Spencer-Van Etten High School
One of the four high school teams competing in the final qualifying round of the Scholarship Challenge.
Northeast Bradford High School
One of the four high school teams competing in the final qualifying round of the Scholarship Challenge.
What’s next
The winner of the final qualifying round on February 26 will join Towanda, Tioga, and Wellsboro in the championship finals on March 14.
The takeaway
The FCCB Scholarship Challenge is an important academic event that highlights excellence and provides financial assistance to students in the region. The final qualifying round this weekend will determine the last team to compete for the top prizes.
