Harford County Running Club (HCRC) Scholarship

The Harford County Running Club (HCRC) Scholarship program has been supporting the educational needs of its young club members since 1980. Since its inception as the Renaissance All Sports Athletic Club (RASAC) Scholarship, with a donation by former presidents Janet and Joe Lacetera, the scholarship has supported over 50 students.

To be eligible for the HCRC scholarship students must be current HCRC members. Consideration is given to club participation, school activities, academic achievement, community service, and financial need. The scholarship is available to High School Seniors and above. If you have applied in the past we encourage you to apply again; however, please note that you are not eligible to win in consecutive years.

In addition to the application below, applicants will submit their transcript, a letter of recommendation, and an essay (250 word minimum) about how running and being a member of HCRC has impacted your life.

2024 Scholarship Application

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events Date
Application period opens Thursday, February 1, 2024
Application period closes Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The HCRC Scholarship Committee reviews and evaluates the applicants. The committee selects and notifies the winner(s). Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The winner(s) are presented with their scholarship at the Bel Air Town Run. Sunday, June 2, 2024

HCRC Scholarship Metrics

Club Participation (0-35)
Did the applicant participate in club activities (Sunday runs, Snowflake Series, Dog Days of Summer, challenge events, volunteer events)? Are the activities within the past year or in the past? Running in the Bel Air Town Run does not count towards club participation

Academic Achievement (0-20)
Does the applicant show an above average GPA and a well-balanced course load?

Extra-Curricular Activities (0-20)
Does the applicant participate in sports, band, or clubs? Does the applicant hold a leadership position in any activities or groups? Does the applicant have a job?

Community Service (0-20)
Does the applicant volunteer their time? Was the time above and beyond the needs for school or an honor society?

Financial Need (0-5)
Does the applicant show a need for a scholarship? Will the scholarship be used towards their education?

Total points available 100

For questions and application submission, contact the HCRC Scholarship Committee: scholarship@runharford.com

 

Scholarship Recipients

Year Traditional RASAC Scholarship Young Women’s Scholarship
2024 Arianna Hernandez
2023 Madison Passwater, Andrew Fulco
2022 Aubrey Hoover, Jensen Perkovich
2021 Kate Ausmus, Ellen Shephard
2020 Brooke Rickey, Dylan Kapustensky
2019 Allison Woodring, Emma Cease
2018 Gavin Jadge, Sydney Frank, Merideth Miller Sydney Frank
2017 Dan Colopietro, Katherine Eckart, Paulina Perkovich Paulina Perkovich
2016 Meghan Thompson, Madelyn Miller, Karson McElroy Madelyn Miller
2015 Eric Jadge, Tara Vizzi (Runner up Scholarship) Natalie Thompson
2014 Dylan Chan Courtney Waldhauser
2013 Chester Wrobel Kyra McPherson
2012 Lisa McPherson
2011 Jessica Wheeler
2010 Sasha Wrobel
2009 Courtney Waldhauser
2008 Mindy Gross
2007 Kim Roberts Lindsay Sheely
2006 Emilie Miller, Andrew Schoeb
2005 Natalie Eder, Karen Eder
2004 Natalie Eder, Karen Eder,Peter Smith
2002 Paul Gardiner, Mark Lewis
1998 Beth Hadrys; Karen Stevenson (2nd)
1997 Megan McNew
1996 Karen Stevenson
1995 Christy Moon and Brian Harris
1994 Christy Moon and Brian Harris
1993 Alison Lyon (2nd)
1992 Alison Lyon, Mary
1985 Cindy Daniel
1980 Vence Gordon

Previous Scholarship Sponsors

Sponsor Event (s)
Joe Lacetera Ethan Allen 5&10Ks, Satyr Hill 12
Sue Jacobs Women’s 5KBTB
Lonnie McNew various
Phil Anderson Survivor Run