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.

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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)

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 2026 SENIOR SCHOLARS
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 2026 SENIOR SCHOLARS
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