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 the amount per scholarship has continued to grow; we currently present five $1200.00 scholarships annually.

Three scholarships are named after supporters of Capital Striders. Dave Hurd was 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 Striders Board Member, volunteer, and runner. Stan Smith was one of the first members of the organized version of the Capital Striders, and contributed endlessly to the running community whether it be youth programs, high school, collegiate, or lifetime. The fourth scholarship, for 2019, is named the Kinetic Edge Scholarship with special thanks to Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy and Todd Schemper, a long-time Strider, who've donated additional scholarship funds.

Scholarship Information

For 2019, the Capital Striders Scholarship is a $1,200 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 committee consisting of four to six Capital Striders members will screen the applications. The committee will notify the recipient(s) by e-mail no later than February 28, 2019.  And awards will be formally presented at our Annual Dinner on Friday, March 22, 2019.

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' website.

Eligibility

Must be a graduating senior from a Polk County high school

Must be a student in good standing

Must have been a cross country or track letter winner

Must have been accepted at a college, university or vocational school

Requirements

Completed, typed, and signed Application form

High school transcript through seven semesters

A track or cross-country coach’s or athletic director’s letter of recommendation (in a sealed
envelope from the coach or athletic director)

Completed essay

Submission

Send all requirements to:

Capital Striders Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 31069

Des Moines, IA 50310

All requirements must be postmarked by Monday, January 28, 2019 to be considered.

Please do not send by certified mail–it creates delays

For additional information, please e-mail scholarships@capitalstriders.org