sioux falls women run scholarship
spring 2022
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
Sioux Falls Women Run (SFWR) is Sioux Falls’ first women’s-only training team. SFWR will award college scholarships to female Sioux Falls seniors that will graduate in May or June of 2022 who have demonstrated a love for running and a commitment to the sport of running and the running community.
Criteria for SFWR’s awarding of the scholarships are:
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Expected graduation in May or June from Sioux Falls metro area high schools.
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Strong academic performance (GPA>3.5).
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Current good standing on her school’s track or cross country team or community running club involvement.
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Evidence of past commitment to running and commitment to future running involvement.
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Active participation in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and/or community service.
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Expected to enroll as a full-time 2 or 4-year college or university student in the fall.
The deadline for the 2021-2022 application: May 1, 2022. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
-Only completed applications will be considered. Do not leave items blank.
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Attach a current copy of your high school transcripts.
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Two signed letters of recommendation must be attached to this application. One letter of recommendation must be from a high school track or cross country coach or mentor who can attest to your commitment to running. The second letter of recommendation may be from a teacher, counselor, boss, etc. Letters of recommendation from family members will not be accepted.
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Consideration for any scholarship award is based on a point system including GPA, participation in extra-curricular activities, school organizations and community service. This will be a one-time award.
(you will need to email us a copy of your high school transcript and 2 reference letters)
Please e-mail us at sfwr605@gmail.com for a copy of the scholarship application!
