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Rockford Road Runners Founders  Scholarship

 This scholarship commemorates our founders and those who have followed in their footsteps, sharing their passion and vision for a healthy and active lifestyle for the entire community through the sport of running.

Who We Are

Rockford Road Runners was organized as  a running club on September 17,  1968.  The prime objectives are the promotion and encouragement of running and walking and the education of the public as to their benefits. In furtherance of this objective RRR  sponsors or presents races, educational activities, social events and a members' race circuit; publishes newsletters, maintains websites, presents recognition awards and performs all other activities conducive to the encouragement of running and walking. The Rockford Road Runners club is an ongoing member club of the Road Runners Club of America.  ​

Scholarship Information

2023Scholarship Application 
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                 PURPOSE:  Establish a scholarship in honor of the founders of the Rockford Road Runners, Inc.
            RATIONALE:  An annual scholarship honoring the founders of the organization.  In addition, the scholarship enhances the club’s mission of promoting running, walking and fitness.
            SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:  The club will award one scholarship  annually to a graduating senior who is committed to attending college.  
            SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Eligible Students must meet all of the following: 
  • Applicant must be a graduating senior who has committed to attending college in the fall of the year that scholarship is being awarded. 
  • Applicant must be a resident of Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, or Stephenson Counties or a relative of a member in good standing for a minimum of two years who may live outside of the noted counties. 
  • Applicant has maintained a 3.0 or higher grade point average (transcript on request).
  • Applicant must have participated or been involved in a running program in his/her school or community during their high school years.
  • Applicant will provide history of community service or volunteer work.
  • Applicant must submit a minimum 500 word essay, typed and doubled spaced, about how running has affected his/her life.
  • Applicant must submit two (2) recommendation letters from a coach, teacher, school administrator, employer or community member. (Recommendation letters from parents, guardians and immediate family members will not be considered.) 
  • Applications must be mailed to Attn:  RRR Scholarship, P.O. Box 7991, Rockford, IL 61126 and be received by June 30  of application year.

Contribute to the Founders Scholarship Fund

Contributions can be made to the to the Rockford Road Runners - Founders Scholarship, P.O. Box 7991, Rockford, IL 61126 

Your donation will help ensure the future of the  Founders Scholarship.

Rockford Road Runners, Inc is a 501c3 nonprofit organization contribution your donations are tax deductible.


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