scholarship
As part of our effort to give back to the community,
we are pleased to present the National Black
Marathoners’ Association Scholarship Program. This scholarship will provide
a minimum of two $750 (seven hundred, fifty dollar) awards for the 2011/2012
academic year. The awards will be given to a young man and lady. To be
considered for these scholarships, students must complete an application
demonstrating that all eligibility requirements are met.
Who may apply?
Applicants for the 2011/2012 program year must:
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Be a socially and/or economically disadvantaged student finishing her/his senior year of high school.Attend a United States high school.
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Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
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Be accepted for enrollment in a US college or university.
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Have competed on the high school cross country team, competed in a distance event (1500 meters or greater) on the high school track team, or completed a full, certified 26.2-mile marathon. (Note: Your finishing time is not considered in the selection process and you do not have to compete at the collegiate level.)
What criteria are used in
the judging?
Applicants will be judged
based on their:
- Past academic achievement in high school
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When is the application
deadline?
- The application deadline for the program is April 30, 2012.
Click here to download the application in a .pdf file.
For questions or additional information contact NBMAScholarship@BlackMarathoners.org.
College Scholarship Donations
The NBMA doesn't have a membership fee. Instead, we ask that our members make an annual contribution towards the student scholarship fund. 100% of these donated funds go to support the scholarship. Also, since the NBMA is a not-for-profit organization, 100% of your donation is tax deductible. Our operating expenses are paid by our board and specific donations. Your tax-deductible checks or money orders should be sent to
National Black Marathoners' Association - Scholarship Fund
PO Box 180912
Dallas, TX 75218-0912
Or you may make a tax-deductible donation with your credit card and PayPal by pressing the "Make a Donation" button below.