We are thrilled to announce the details of our 2024 Senior Scholarship Program!
Application Process:
Step One: Register as a student for the Spring 2024 season with RBO!
After completing registration, you will receive an automated email containing the 2024 Senior Scholarship Survey.
Step Two: Submit the 2024 Senior Scholarship Survey by February 27
After submitting the survey, you will receive a link to the informational meeting for applicants and parent/guardians.
Step Three: Bring a Parent/Guardian to the Informational Meeting on February 27 at 6pm
Step Four: Complete the Scholarship Program!
Participate in All Scholarship Meetings
Participate in Community Service Opportunities
Write Reflections on Training and Competing in Races
Complete a Half-Marathon!
Monthly Meetings
Scholarship applicants are required to participate in three monthly meetings. All meetings will begin at 6pm and last approximately one hour. Meetings will be held on zoom.
Monthly Meeting #1: March 12 at 6pm
Monthly Meeting #2: April 9 at 6pm
Monthly Meeting #3: May 7 at 6pm
Community Service Opportunities:
Scholarship applicants are required to participate in at least two community service opportunities. We encourage you to participate in other community service opportunities as well, but only these opportunities will count towards the 2024 RBO Senior Scholarship Program.
The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Saturday, March 16th 2024
9:30am-12:30pm
Registration instructions will be provided during scholarship meetings.
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Saturday, April 20th 2024
12:30pm-3:30pm (after RBO practice at Snow Park)
Registration instructions will be provided during scholarship meetings.
Lake Merritt Weed Warriors
Saturday, April 27th 2024
9:00am-12:00pm
Registration instructions will be provided during scholarship meetings.
Reflection Due Dates:
Scholarship applicants are required to write two reflections towards the end of the season. Prompts will be distributed and discussed in monthly meetings. Reflections will be submitted to the Scholarship Committee via email.
Training Reflection: Due Saturday, May 4th
Race Reflection: Due Tuesday, May 21st
Rules & Requirements:
The RBO Scholarship is designated for students in their senior year of high school. Students may apply for the scholarship if they plan to attend college, join the military, or begin a career after graduating from high school.
RBO Scholarship applicants must attend at least 5 practices during the Spring 2024 season. Practices will be held on February 24th, March 2nd, March 9th, March 23rd, April 6th, and April 20th.
RBO Scholarship applicants must complete at least 2 races/fun runs with RBO (not including the Pamakids Kaiser Race or the Bay Bridge Half-Marathon) during the Spring 2024 season. These races will take place on March 17th, March 30th, April 13th, and April 28th. RBO will cover the cost of registration for these events.
RBO Scholarship applicants must attend the Bay Bridge Half-Marathon and complete the half-marathon distance. RBO will cover the cost of registration for this event.
RBO Scholarship applicants must represent the values of RBO and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with those values.
RBO Scholarship applicants should advocate for themselves and personally communicate with the Scholarship Committee.
RBO Scholarship applicants must attend and actively participate in three monthly Zoom meetings (one each in March, April, and May) in order to be considered for a scholarship.
RBO Scholarship applicants must attend and actively participate in at least 2 community service opportunities with RBO during the Spring 2024 season.
RBO Scholarship applicants must write and submit all required essays, reflections, and other documents before the stated deadlines in order to be considered for a scholarship.
Participating in the scholarship program does not guarantee that you will receive a scholarship award. RBO has complete discretion to decide whether an applicant has successfully satisfied the requirements to receive a scholarship.
Timeline:
During Spring 2024 Season Registration: Indicate Intent to Apply
Check the box on Page 4 (Supplemental Information) to inform RBO that you plan to apply for the 2024 Senior Scholarship Program.
After completing registration, you will receive an automated email containing the 2024 Senior Scholarship Survey.
Before February 27: Submit 2024 Senior Scholarship Survey
The 2024 Senior Scholarship Survey will be automatically sent to the email address associated with your account. In order to participate in the 2024 Senior Scholarship Program, the applying student must complete this survey and submit it to the RBO Scholarship Committee by February 27th.
Once you submit the 2024 Senior Scholarship Survey, you will receive the virtual meeting link for our Informational Meeting on Tuesday, February 27th.
Tuesday, February 27: Informational Meeting with Senior Scholarship Applicants & Parent/Guardians
This is an informational meeting to discuss the details of the 2024 Senior Scholarship Program, set expectations for participants, and answer questions from applicants and their family members.
At least one parent/guardian for each applicant must attend this meeting.
Tuesday, March 12: Meeting #1 at 6:00pm
This meeting is for Senior Scholarship Applicants only. A virtual meeting link will be emailed to you before the event.
Tuesday, April 9: Meeting #2 at 6:00pm
This meeting is for Senior Scholarship Applicants only. A virtual meeting link will be emailed to you before the event.
Saturday, May 4: Training Reflection Due by 6:00pm
You will receive the writing prompts and instructions for this reflection during Meeting #2.
Sunday, May 5: The Bay Bridge Half-Marathon Race!
All applicants are required to complete the Bay Bridge Half-Marathon on May 5th. RBO will cover the cost of registration.
Tuesday, May 7: Meeting #3 at 6:00pm
This meeting is for Senior Scholarship Applicants only. A virtual meeting link will be emailed to you before the event.
Tuesday, May 21: Half-Marathon Race Reflection Due by 6:00pm
You will receive the writing prompts and instructions for this reflection during Meeting #3.
Friday, May 31: Scholarship Recipients Announced!
You will receive an email informing you whether or not you were selected to receive a scholarship award.
Saturday, June 8: Scholarship Ceremony at Snow Park!
Exact time TBD.