Thunderbirds Grade 12 Community Scholarship

Applications open to June 30, 2026

Supporting Athletes Who Strengthen Our Community

Thunderbirds Track & Field Club is pleased to once again offer scholarship opportunities to Thunderbirds Members graduating Grade 12 student-athletes who have gone above and beyond in contributing to our club community.

One or more scholarships valued at $500 each will be awarded.

These scholarships are intended to recognize athletes who have helped leave the Thunderbirds in a better place than when they joined by contributing positively to our culture, supporting teammates, and embodying our club values.

Scholarship Criteria

Applicants are asked to submit a short application outlining:

1. How you’ve contributed to the club’s culture and community by living one or more of our values:

  • Have Serious Fun

  • Trust the Process

  • Strain and Strive Together

  • Be Coachable and Curious

2. How you plan to stay connected to and support the Thunderbirds community beyond high school.

Contributions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Supporting and uplifting teammates

  • Assistant coaching

  • Mentoring younger athletes

  • Leading by example at practices and competitions

  • Volunteering at club events such as:

    • Manure Sale

    • Longest Day Road Race

    • Harry Jerome Track Classic

    • Gunner Shaw Memorial Meet

Application Guidelines

  • Length: 500–1000 words

  • Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2026 at midnight

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution for Fall 2026

  • Varsity competition is not required

How to Apply

Please submit your application by email to: Krista@thunderbirdstrack.org
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship application process, please reach out by email.
We look forward to recognizing athletes who have contributed meaningfully to the Thunderbirds community both on and off the track.