Financial Scholarship

A big part of our mission at Rose City Track Club is for our membership to be accessible regardless of socioeconomic status. This is made possible through our Financial Scholarship. Outside donations, sponsorships, and a portion of every RCTC members’ membership fees go toward funding our Financial Scholarship (and Emerging Athlete Award).

  • To make RCTC membership financially accessible in instances of situational or systemic financial hardship for members.

    • Scholarships may be of limited duration or ongoing depending on member circumstances.

    • Recipients are selected on the basis of their contributions and service to Rose City Track Club and the greater community, plus personal and/or athletic goals.

    • Recipients may be eligible for benefits including general team perks like team singlet, weekly team runs, team strength sessions, team rate on sports massage, social media and newsletter highlights, etc.

    • Recipients are also eligible to receive additional Rose City Track Club warm up gear and/or accessories.

    • Representing RCTC at the local, regional, and national level by wearing team gear at races and running events.

    • Contributing positively to the group training environment of RCTC; attend practices.

    • Acting as an ambassador for RCTC.

    • Participating in RCTC events and volunteer opportunities.

    • Award terms may include taking on a certain duty or filling a role within the club (terms will be discussed and agreed upon before finalizing scholarship).

Apply

To apply for a scholarship, complete a team application and the questionnaire below.

We depend on donations to support our Financial Scholarship and Emerging Athlete Award funds benefitting athletes experiencing economic hardship and supporting emerging athletes aiming to perform at the highest level respectively, as well our annual Rose City Mile providing an accessible opportunity for all to test themselves in the mile. Please consider making a tax deductible donation today.