Dedication
deserves a
next chapter.
Scholarships for District XI public high school runners competing in cross country and track.
Apply for a scholarship
Scholarships for your next chapter
2 × $20,000
2 × $10,000
Additional scholarships if there are viable candidates.
Built on commitment
Your work on the course.
Your future beyond it.
District XI public high schools
For high school runners attending a public school in District XI.
Cross country and track
Applicants must compete in both cross country and track.
A minimum 3.5 weighted GPA
Academic commitment matters alongside your dedication to running.
2027 applications
Apply by May 31.
Deadline: May 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Two references are required: one from either your XC coach or track coach, and one from a teacher or employer.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified within two weeks of the deadline. Winners will be notified within two weeks of their interview. The Board’s decision is final.
Read the eligibility criteria (PDF)The application
More than a finish time.
Selection considers athletics, education, community service, leadership, team commitment and respect for teammates and coaches, and life plans.
Start your application- 01Athletics
Your running accomplishments and commitment. - 02Education
Your academic work and future studies. - 03Community service
The ways you contribute beyond running. - 04Leadership
How you lead and support others. - 05Team commitment
Your commitment to your team and respect for teammates and coaches. - 06Life plans
Where you hope to go and what you hope to do.
Our Foundation
For runners.
For what comes next.
The Dodson Foundation supports the next chapter for District XI public high school runners through scholarships that recognize commitment in sport, in the classroom, in the community and on their team.
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