In 1999 the Capital Striders started a scholarship program for high school cross-country athletes in Polk county. One $500 scholarship was awarded the first year. The number of awards, and amounts, has continued to grow and we will be presenting three $1,000 scholarships annually.

Two scholarships are named after supporters of Capital Striders. Dave Hurd, is an avid runner and patron of running and wellness in central Iowa. Chuck Jipp, who lost his battle with ALS in 2000, was a long-time Strider board member, volunteer, and runner.

Scholarship Information

• The Capital Striders Scholarship is a $1,000 non-renewable award
• Applicant must have applied and been accepted at a college, university or vocational school of his or her choice
• Receiving the award does not preclude the applicant from applying for and accepting other scholarships, loans, grants or other aid
• Applicant need not participate in college athletics
• A three-member committee consisting of Capital Striders members will screen the applications. The committee will notify the recipient(s) by e-mail no later than May 1st
• All other things being equal, scholastic achievement will be the deciding factor
• Application forms may be secured from the high school counselor’s office or the Capital Striders web site.

Eligibility

• Must be a graduating senior from a Polk County high school
• Must be a student in good standing
• Must have been a senior cross-country letter winner
• Must have been accepted at a college, university or vocational school

Requirements

• Completed and signed Application form
• High school transcript through seven semesters
• Counselor’s recommendation
• Cross-country or athletic director’s recommendation
• Essay (typed, one page maximum) on the role running has played in the applicant’s accomplishments

Submission

Send all requirements to:
Capital Striders Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 31069
Des Moines, IA 50310

All requirements must be postmarked by the first Friday in April to be considered

Download a copy of this information.

Download a scholarship application form. MS Word or PDF

Additional Information

scholarship@capitalstriders.org

Past Scholarship Winners

Click on this year’s scholarship winners names to see their picture and the essay they submitted on the role running has played in their high school accomplishments.