Annual Running Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

Before you start working on this scholarship entry, please know that there are 5 sections of questions (about you, contact information, academic information, 3 essays, and 3 questions about your character).  

Essays

Sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete in total (they’re pretty simple questions), however, section 4 (the 3 essay questions) may take some time, so we recommend you craft them in a separate document and then upload them into the provided space. So you can prepare for them, the 3 essays are:

• Please describe how running has influenced your life (improved health, better social bonds, recovery from illness, etc.).   (2000 character limit)
• Please describe your favorite memory from a running event (ORRRC or another event) and why it means so much to you.  (1000 character limit)
• Please tell us about an inspirational individual in the running community and what their actions or inspirational characteristics mean to you.  (1000 character limit)

Character Questions

• What extracurricular activities do you participate in?
  • List college and high school activities (student government, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, student-faculty committees, arts, music, etc.). List in descending order of significance.
• What community service have you participated in?
  • List public service and community activities (homeless services, environmental protection/conservation, advocacy activities, work with non-profit organizations, etc.). Do not repeat items listed previously. List in descending order of significance.
• What accolades or recognition have you received?
  • List awards, scholarships, publications or special recognition you have received. List in descending order of significance.