Pensacola Running Association (PRA), a non- profit organization, as part of its commitment to promote the sport of running and give back to the community is pleased to announce the creation of a sport scholarship as follows:
– In 2023 the PRA will award up to $8,000 in scholarships, divided among four qualified applicants.
– The applicant is to be nominated by his or her high school coach or athletic director in a letter explaining the applicant’s athletic and academic achievement, sportsmanship, and leadership. Additional consideration will be given to the applicant’s level of community involvement.
– The applicant must also show academic achievement by submitting a letter of recommendation from the high school principal or teacher..
– The applicant must fill an application form providing contact information including phone number and address, and submit it electronically to scholarshipcommittee@pensacolarunners.com together with the above documents by May 31, 2023.
– All applications will be reviewed and screened by the Scholarship Committee and the finalist will be recommended to the PRA Board of Directors for final approval.
– The winners will be invited to the PRA board meeting on July 11th, 2023 and presented with a check. The winners will be identified with their photos on the PRA website and other social media, and presented with a certificate acknowledging this achievement.