Scholarship Opportunities
The Fond du Lac Running Club offers two separate scholarships in the spring of each year; the Paul J. Butzen Memorial Scholarship and the Fond du Lac Running Club Scholarship.
Paul J. Butzen Memorial Scholarship
Paul Butzen was an elementary physical education teacher in the Fond du Lac School District for over 30 years. He coached cross country and track at Goodrich High School. His love of running led him to co-found the Fond du Lac Running Club of which he was President of at the time of his death in 2004.
Paul’s enthusiasm for running and his promotion of health and fitness was unmatched in our community. He loved life and lived every minute of every day. As one of the key leaders for the Fond du Lac Running Club he directed the Walleye Run for 25 years. To honor his memory the Fond du Lac Running Club is offering two scholarships. The amount of the scholarships awarded will be determined by the number of entries in this year’s Walleye Run. Amounts typically vary between $700 - $1,000.
Scholarship Guidelines:
Two scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the following criteria:
• A graduating senior of Fond du Lac High School, NFDL High School, St. Mary's
Springs or Winnebago Lutheran Academy with plans to major in health, physical
education, or a medical field
• Will be enrolled full time at a college/university in fall of 2013
• Academic excellence: top 20% of his/her class academically
• Participation in sports – either in school and/or outside of school (special
consideration will be given to those who participated in cross country or track & field
• School involvement)
• Written statement
• Submit a certified high school transcript
• Deadline is Friday, May 31, 2013
• Paul J. Butzen Memorial Scholarship Application for 2013
Paul’s enthusiasm for running and his promotion of health and fitness was unmatched in our community. He loved life and lived every minute of every day. As one of the key leaders for the Fond du Lac Running Club he directed the Walleye Run for 25 years. To honor his memory the Fond du Lac Running Club is offering two scholarships. The amount of the scholarships awarded will be determined by the number of entries in this year’s Walleye Run. Amounts typically vary between $700 - $1,000.
Scholarship Guidelines:
Two scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the following criteria:
• A graduating senior of Fond du Lac High School, NFDL High School, St. Mary's
Springs or Winnebago Lutheran Academy with plans to major in health, physical
education, or a medical field
• Will be enrolled full time at a college/university in fall of 2013
• Academic excellence: top 20% of his/her class academically
• Participation in sports – either in school and/or outside of school (special
consideration will be given to those who participated in cross country or track & field
• School involvement)
• Written statement
• Submit a certified high school transcript
• Deadline is Friday, May 31, 2013
• Paul J. Butzen Memorial Scholarship Application for 2013
Fond du Lac Running Club Scholarship
Each year the Fond du Lac Running Club offers scholarships in the amount of $350. A current member or immediate family of a current member of the running club in good standing is eligible for this scholarship. Preference will be given to those planning to pursue training in the areas of health, recreation, or physical education. The number of club scholarships awarded each year (maximum of three) is based on the number of applications received and people are eligible to win the scholarship a maximum of two times.
Eligibility:
• Current member or immediate family of a current member of the Fond du Lac Running Club
• Applicants who have received two scholarships are no longer eligible for the Fond du Lac Running Club Scholarship
• Graduating High School Seniors actively pursuing a full-time, post-secondary degree
• Other post-secondary students actively pursuing a full-time degree
Basis for Selection:
• Career choice; preference given to those planning to pursue training in the areas of health, recreation or physical education
• Academic performance
• Extra-curricular activities
• Personal statement
• Neatness of application (please type or print neatly)
• Deadline is Monday, May 20, 2013
• Fond du Lac Running Club Scholarship Application for 2013
You may also send a request for a form by regular mail by writing to: Fond du Lac Running Club, P.O. Box 102, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0102. Please state whether you are a graduating high school senior or a full time post secondary student. We encourage club members to take advantage of this opportunity if it applies to you or one of your immediate family members.
Eligibility:
• Current member or immediate family of a current member of the Fond du Lac Running Club
• Applicants who have received two scholarships are no longer eligible for the Fond du Lac Running Club Scholarship
• Graduating High School Seniors actively pursuing a full-time, post-secondary degree
• Other post-secondary students actively pursuing a full-time degree
Basis for Selection:
• Career choice; preference given to those planning to pursue training in the areas of health, recreation or physical education
• Academic performance
• Extra-curricular activities
• Personal statement
• Neatness of application (please type or print neatly)
• Deadline is Monday, May 20, 2013
• Fond du Lac Running Club Scholarship Application for 2013
You may also send a request for a form by regular mail by writing to: Fond du Lac Running Club, P.O. Box 102, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0102. Please state whether you are a graduating high school senior or a full time post secondary student. We encourage club members to take advantage of this opportunity if it applies to you or one of your immediate family members.
