THE BONNETTE ROSS TROPEA GROUP SCHOLARSHIP

All of the proceeds from the Race to College Speaker Serie s(see Speaker Series tab) will go towards the funding of a scholarship that will be awarded to a deserving male and female cross country runner at the end of each season. Any local cross country runner (within a 100 mile radius of Haddonfield, NJ) may apply. The criteria for qualification looks like: 

-          A competitor in the 2009-2010 XC season

-          A GPA average of 2.5 or above  – transcripts must be provided

-          A senior graduating during the 2009-2010 school year who plans on continuing participation in cross country at their respective university/college/trade school

-          A degree of financial need

It can be used at either public or private universities, depending on the stipulations. The amount is $1,000 for each a boy and girl student-athlete for one academic year, non-renewable. The scholarship will be given a certificate and the award will be given to the winner’s respective school.

To qualify, students must fill out an application for the Bonnette Ross Tropea Group Scholarship. This involves several things:

The completion of the enclosed application

1. Three letters of recommendation (one of which must be from your coach)
2. A copy of your high school transcript or a counselor letter on school letterhead to verify the accuracy of your transcript
3. The signature of you, your parent, and your coach for verification of the complete application.

This helps us to ensure we are giving the most qualified individuals. Extra applications may be downloaded via www.pvixc.wordpress.com or by the e-mail listed below.

The scholarship is awarded by the Bonnette Ross Tropea Group, a financial services group that has followed and supported South Jersey cross country for over 30 years. The winner will be determined by a committee of coaches/community figures that will review each application thoroughly.  They will be familiar with the target population, adhere to high standards, and will be able to fairly apply the existing selection criteria without regard for self-interest.

The winner will be announced at the South Jersey Track Coaches Association cross-country banquet in December 2009.

Please mail all paperwork to:

Bonnette Ross Tropea Group Scholarship

C/0 Breton W. Bonnette

212 S Atlantic Ave

Haddonfield, NJ 08033

All paperwork must be complete and postmarked by midnight, Thursday, November 19th, 2009.

For additional questions, e-mail breton.bonnette@gmail.com.  

BRT XC Scholarship Application .docx

BRT XC Scholarship Application .doc

BRT XC Scholarship Application .pdf