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.
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Timeline
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Application period opens | Saturday, February 1, 2025 |
| Application period closes | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 |
| The HCRC Scholarship Committee reviews and evaluates the applicants. The committee selects and notifies the winner(s). | Thursday, May 22, 2025 |
| The winner(s) are presented with their scholarship at the Bel Air Town Run. | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
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
Application Questions
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 |