The RBO Senior Scholarship Program
For graduating seniors who've grown up with RBO — one more finish line, with a scholarship at the end of it.
Who's eligible: RBO students in their senior year of high school
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Core requirement: Complete a half marathon
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Also required: Two written reflections, community service, monthly meetings
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RBO has awarded scholarships every year since 2017
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Who's eligible: RBO students in their senior year of high school • Core requirement: Complete a half marathon • Also required: Two written reflections, community service, monthly meetings • RBO has awarded scholarships every year since 2017 •
What the program involves
Scholars attend monthly meetings covering goal-setting, financial planning, and preparing for college and career success — this isn't just a check at graduation, it's a season-long program. To complete the application, each student:
Completes a half-marathon
Writes two essay reflections — one about training for the half-marathon, one about the race itself
Completes a community service requirement (past cohorts have volunteered at the Lake Merritt Gardens, packed food at the Alameda County Community Food Bank, and more)
