Middle School Teams Compete in Scholarship Challenge

Annual academic competition returns to Sayre Theatre this Saturday

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Middle school teams from across the region will gather at the Sayre Theatre this Saturday to compete in the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge. The competition features teams from Athens, Northeast Bradford, Sayre, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga, Waverly, Wellsboro and Wyalusing vying for academic honors.

Why it matters

The Scholarship Challenge is a long-standing tradition that showcases the academic talents of local middle school students. The event helps foster a love of learning and healthy academic competition within the community.

The details

The middle school competition will take place this Saturday, with the high school finals scheduled for March 14th. All rounds begin at 10 am and can be heard live on Radigan Media stations and the My Hometown Today app. A live stream will also be available on the Scholarship Challenge's Facebook and YouTube pages.

  • The middle school competition is set for this Saturday, March 9, 2026.
  • The high school finals will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

FCCB Scholarship Challenge

An annual academic competition for middle and high school students in the region.

Sayre Theatre

The venue hosting the Scholarship Challenge competition this year.

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What’s next

The high school finals of the FCCB Scholarship Challenge will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, where Owego, Tioga, Towanda and Wellsboro will compete for the Kwasnoski Cup.

The takeaway

The Scholarship Challenge is a beloved community event that showcases the academic talents of local students and fosters a love of learning in the region.