2018 DDSR Scholarship Program
2017 Scholarship Recipient Sarah Miller
The Downstate Delaware Striders and Riders are pleased to announce that the club will be awarding scholarships again in 2018. This year scholarships will be in memory of two different club members, Laura Gondeck and Addie Lessard.
Laura was a club member who enjoyed running. She died in 2010 during a 5k race at Killens Pond State Park at the age of 45. A holiday race, Share the Holiday Spirit 5k, is held every December in her honor.
Addie was a long time club member who died in 2013. He was the club’s Renaissance Man who loved to share his many insights and passions. The Frozen Buns Run, held in February, is a wonderful run/ picnic that has become a club tradition. Addie was the driving force behind the inception and organization of this event.
Four $500 scholarships will be awarded for a total amount of $2,000.
Eligibility: same for Laura Gondeck Scholarship and the Addie Lessard Scholarship.
The deadline for scholarship application is April 1, 2018.
Eligibility for Both Scholarships:
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Graduating from a Kent County Delaware high school.
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A member of a cross country or track team for at least two years.
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GPA of 2.75 or higher.
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Accepted at a two-year or four-year college.
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Verification of the above four items.
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Letter of recommendation from your coach.
PLUS:
Laura Gondeck Scholarship: Essay of no more than 500 words describing how participation in physical fitness has enhanced your educational experience and how you plan to incorporate it in the future.
Addie Lessard Scholarship: Essay of no more than 500 words describing a passion of yours and how you share it to help others.
Please send your information along with the completed information sheet to:
DDSR
P.O. Box 1379
Dover, DE 19903
Or you may submit your application online by completing the form below and attaching your recommendation letter and essay.
Questions? Please contact Mary Walsh.
Scholarship Application
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