Scholarship, Selection & Assessment Criteria
Application Period
21 February to 11 April 2025, scholarship recipients advised by 30 April 2025.
Scholarship
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$1000 Cash Allocation, can be used for activities including race entry, travels costs and any other approved costs in 2025
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$1250 Running Apparel & Footwear Allocation
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RunAsOne (RAO) Running Group, Coaching OR mentoring*
*RAO Running Group, Coaching OR Mentoring available depending on the successful applicants individual needs
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1 x Scholarship will be awarded in 2025 in the Beginner Category.
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Age Requirement: Open to individuals aged 14-25 years.
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Running Focus: Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to training for their first half marathon or full marathon.
Passion for Running: Applicants must show evidence of their passion for running, such as participation in running events,
membership in a running club, or a personal training journey.
Mental Health and/or Illness: We encourage applicants with lived experience or a close family member or friend with mental health challenges and/or mental illness (this will be kept confidential other than to scholarship judges).
Selection and Assessment Criteria (guidance for written applications)
Commitment and Dedication
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Evidence of a consistent and structured approach to training.
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Demonstrates resilience in overcoming challenges in their running journey.
Kindness and Generosity
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Involvement in community or volunteer initiatives, especially those related to running, health, or fitness.
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Examples of supporting or inspiring others in their running or personal goals.
Balance and Discipline
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Maintains a balanced approach to running alongside other life commitments, such as education, work, or family.
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Demonstrates responsibility and time management skills.
Personal Story
A short article or video submission sharing how running has or is helping to shape their life, what completing a half or full marathon
means to them.
Future Goals
Clear goals for their running journey and how the scholarship will support their aspirations.
Questions?
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