Each year, the Missouri River Runners club is pleased to be able to award a one time, $500 scholarship to a deserving senior.

Please review ALL qualifications below.

  1. Applicant must be a graduating senior from a tri-state area high school in good academic standing.
  2. Applicant must be a letter-winner in their junior and/or senior year for track or cross-country.
  3. Applicant must be a current Missouri River Runner member.
  4. Applicant must have applied and been accepted to a College, University or Vocational School of his or her choice.
  5. Applicant need not participate in college athletics.

The Missouri River Runners president will appoint a five-member committee from the current board. The scholarship committee will screen applications with all decisions being final. Scholastic achievement will be the deciding factor with all other factors being equal. The committee will notify the recipient(s) by letter within 30 days from the submission deadline. Receiving this award should not keep applicants from applying for and accepting other scholarships, loans, grants or other aid.

Completed application form must be accompanied with the following:

  • High School Transcript (through 7 semesters)
  • Counselor’s Recommendation
  • Cross-country/Track Coach or Athletic Director’s Recommendation
  • Essay
    • What Role has running played in your high school accomplishments? (150 Words)
  • Copy of acceptance letter to College, University, or Vocational School

Must be postmarked by March 31st, 2016.

Send to:

Missouri River Runners
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1582
Sioux City, IA 51102

Download Application

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