Application Window: Year around

Award Date: Ongoing

Important Notice:
The information you provide on this form will be reviewed by the Advance Clark Scholarship Committee to determine scholarship recipients. To ensure your application is considered, please make sure to select the specific scholarship you are applying for and submit all necessary information and supporting documentation.

Zina Rivers Legacy Scholarship Application

Goal: The Zina Rivers Legacy Scholarship honors the memory of Zina Rivers, a talented multi-sport athlete, by offering young athletes the opportunity to join the Illinois Flames summer track club. This scholarship encourages a love for sports, personal growth, and the pursuit of excellence in both athletics and academics.

Eligibility Criteria: To be considered for the Zina Rivers Legacy Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

You are between the ages of 5-18.
You are male or female.
You have a passion for track and field and a desire to join the Illinois Flames summer track club.
You are a multi-sport athlete (actively participating in more than one sport).
You demonstrate good sportsmanship and a positive attitude in your sports.
You are committed to maintaining academic success while pursuing athletics.
You actively participate in your community or school activities.

Scholarship Award: The Zina Rivers Legacy Scholarship is valued at up to $370 and will cover the registration costs for the Illinois Flames summer track club.

Application Instructions: Please complete the following sections of the application and submit all materials together.

Section 1: Child's Personal Information

Child's Full Name *

Gender: *

Male

Female

Child's Age *

Child's Date of birth *

Upload Copy of Child's Birth Certificate *

Child's Address *

State *

Postal code *

Country *

Section 2: Athletic Information

Estimated Amount Requested: *

List all sports you currently participate in and the number of years involved in each: *

Have you participated in track and field before? *

YES

If yes, describe your experience and the events you have participated in: *

Why do you want to join the Illinois Flames summer track club? *

Section 3: Academic and Community Involvement

Name of School/Child Care *

Grade Level *

Describe how you balance academics with sports participation: *

List any extracurricular activities, community service, or leadership roles: *

Upload Report Card *

Recommendation letter *

Section 4: Short Essay (Parents/Guardians)

In 300-500 words, describe how participating in the Illinois Flames summer track club will help you grow as an athlete and as a person. Include how sports have impacted your life, what you have learned from being a multi-sport athlete, and why sportsmanship and academics are important to you. *

Section 5: Parent Information

Parent/Guardian Name *

Parent/Guardian Email Address *

Parent/Guardian Phone Number *

Copy of Receipt *

Parent Signature *

Clear

Submission Time and Date *