INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION

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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 2025 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:

• Expected graduation in May or June from Sioux Falls metro area  high schools.

• Strong academic performance (GPA>3.5).

• Current good standing on her school’s track or cross country team or community running club involvement.

• Evidence of past commitment to running and commitment to future running involvement.

• Active participation in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and/or community service.

• Expected to enroll as a full-time 2 or 4-year college or university student in the fall.

 

The deadline for the 2024-20254 application: May 1, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

-Only completed applications will be considered. Do not leave items blank.

• Attach a current copy of your high school transcripts.

• Two signed letters of recommendation must be sent with 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.

• 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. 

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Click here to submit application

(you will need to email us a copy of your high school transcript and 2 reference letters at sfwr605@gmail.com)

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