Twin Cities In Motion College Scholarship Application
The Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) College Scholarship is a one time freshman year $5,000 grant open to all high school
seniors who participate in cross country or track and reside within the Twin Cities eleven county metro area.
Scholarship Requirements and Information:
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Student athletes of all abilities are encouraged to apply
$5,000 scholarship to graduating high school male & female
Applicants must have participated in cross country and/or track running event 800 meters or longer
Applicants must have current cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above
Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2013
Participation is limited to student athletes living in or attending high school in the Twin Cities
11-county metro area to include: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott,
Sherburne, Washington, and Wright counties.
The successful scholarship candidate shall demonstrate quality academic performance shown through a
combination of grades, level of difficulty of curriculum; be a proven leader in the candidate’s school or peer
group; demonstrate sincere commitment to some form of community service or helping others; and show
that the candidate has maximized their running potential.
Applicants will be notified in May, 2013
Please complete the application form below, and include everything in one flat envelope:
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A sealed, official, high school transcript (please do not send separately)
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A well written, typed essay of no more than 500 words describing how running has positively
contributed to your life and education, and how receiving this scholarship would benefit your future
endeavors
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The participation validation form filled out and signed by your high school track or cross-country
coach, and an attached letter of recommendation.
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No staples please
Send completed information postmarked no later than March 1, 2013 to:
Twin Cities In Motion
Attn: College Scholarship Application
2635 University Ave W. Suite 190
St. Paul, MN 55114
TWIN CITIES IN MOTION
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
YOUR INFORMATION:
NAME:____________________________________________________________GENDER:_____________
BIRTHDATE: ____/_____/______
EXPECTED GRADUATION MONTH/YEAR:______/_________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP:_________________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:_____________________________EMAIL:_____________________________________
YOUR SCHOOL INFORMATION:
SCHOOL ATTENDED: _________________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: __________________________
CUMULATIVE HIGH SCHOOL GPA: _________________
NAME OF CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK COACH: ______________________________________________________________
SCHOOL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________________________
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List all community service performed during your high school years. For each item, list the approximate hours of
service performed, and any leadership role assumed. (You may use additional sheets if needed.)
ACTIVITY
HOURS
TOTAL HOURS:________________
Running Accomplishments: (track, cross-country, distance races)
Please circle sport(s) you participated in: Cross Country
Track
Were you a team Captain?
YES
NO
Please list any awards you received here:
Both
Post-Secondary plans, including school, if determined:
Other Information or leadership positions the committee should consider? Feel free to enclose additional sheets.
Include other scholarships, if known.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Twin Cities In Motion
at info@tcmevents.org or 651-289-7700
COACH/ATHLETE
Participation Validation Form
This page to be filled out by your coach or the athletic department
____________________________________________________________________________ has participated in
Student’s name
______________________________________________________________________________________________.
(List event(s) and year(s) of participation)
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Your Name
School Name
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Sport(s) Coached
Telephone Number
________________________________________
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Signature
Date
Supporting coach’s comments are strongly valued by the scholarship committee and are considered as part of the
overall application. Please attach your letter of recommendation, on school letterhead.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Twin Cities In Motion
at info@tcmevents.org or 651-289-7700