FSRC Memorial Scholarship Application Process

The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club Memorial Scholarship is open to Frederick County, Maryland high school seniors who will be attending college, trade school, or enlisting in the US military.

An applicant will have participated as a runner in cross country or track, or will have demonstrated support for running as a team trainer or as an assistant to the coaching staff. In addition to participation in/around the sport of running, the applicant will have a demonstrated history of volunteerism within their school, church, or community.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM April 15, 2018. Two $2500 scholarships are guaranteed to be awarded – one female and one male awardee. Additional scholarships may be offered at the discretion of the Steeplechasers Memorial Scholarship Committee.

Each applicant will be required to complete the following:

  • FSRC Memorial Scholarship application form (click link)
    • You may be prompted “Do you know lou.king@sandbox.steeplechasers.org?” If so click the “Trust App” button to display the form.
  • A short biography (attach to form)
  • 300 to 500 word essay (attach to form)
  • Letter(s) of recommendation (attach to form)

PLEASE NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

For the biography, essay, and letter(s) of recommendation, PDF format is preferred.

Biography Requirements

  • Name
  • Running background
  • History of volunteerism

Essay

The Essay will be three to five hundred words addressing the following question:

How has the sport of running and volunteerism shaped the person you are today and the person you expect to become?

Please help us get to know you. Show us how running, volunteering, commitment to others and community, and perseverance are reflected in your daily life. Tell us about a moment during your high school career that exemplifies your character.

Letter(s) of Recommendation

We require a minimum of one letter of recommendation and a maximum of three. It would be advisable that these come from a coach or a recognized community leader.

The letter(s) of recommendation should be in PDF format, and attached to the online scholarship application form along with the biography and essay.

Disqualified Persons

Family members of FSRC officers, directors, and members of the scholarship selection committee are disqualified from applying for or receiving scholarships.