2025 DDSR Scholarship Program

The Downstate Delaware Striders and Riders are pleased to announce that the club will be awarding scholarships again in 2025.

Up to $4,000 will be awarded in amounts between $500-$1,000 per recipient in DOWNSTATE DELAWARE STRIDERS AND RIDERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

  • Graduating from a Kent County Delaware high school.
  • A member of a cross country or track team for at least two years.
  • GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Verification of the above items.
  • Letter of recommendation from your coach or teacher.
  • Accepted at a two-year or four-year college, by the time the scholarship is awarded.

PLUS:

Applicants have two essay options to choose from:

Essay Option 1: A personal essay of up to 500 words describing how participation in physical fitness has enhanced your educational experience and how you plan to incorporate it in the future.

Essay Option 2: A personal sport essay of up to 500 words describing what you have learned both about yourself and the world as a result of a conflict in this sport and its resolution.

New for 2024-25: The submitted essays will be examined for the use of AI. Authentic writing is encouraged.

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 dd.striders.riders@gmail.com.

Scholarship Application

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    Student Name* Address* Phone Number* Email Address* High School* GPA* College or University* Name of Coach* Letter of Recommendation* Essay* Verification of GPA*