The Rockland Road Runners will award $2,000 scholarships to two high school seniors who are graduating in June 2024. To be eligible, students must:
Rockland Road Runners will award a $2,000 scholarship to each of two students who either attend Rockland County High Schools that sponsor track/cross country programs or who are active members of the Rockland Road Runners and live in Rockland County. Additional awards of lesser value may be awarded at the discretion of the committee.
Scholarships will be granted in June. To be eligible, students must:
- Be seniors in the 2023-2024 academic year
- Participate for their school’s track and/or cross-country programs
- Have volunteered at an RRR event in the past 4 years
- Excel academically and plan to attend college
- Demonstrate strong character and leadership qualities
- Write an essay of 300 words or less stating how you would use the scholarship, what skills and qualities have you developed in high school that will benefit you in college, provide at least two examples of how you have demonstrated leadership and/or offered services to others.
- Provide at least 1 letter of recommendation from a non-relative adult who interacts regularly with the student, such as a guidance counselor, teacher, coach or other authority figure.
- Submit copy of high school transcripts
Scholarships will be granted in June 2024.
At the discretion of the Scholarship Commitee, some applicants will be invited to an interview session during which we can evaluate the student’s character and assess their qualifications for the award. They will also be asked to compose a written essay responding to questions from our committee. We will also require a letter of recommendation from a non-relative adult who interacts regularly with the student, such as a guidance counselor, teacher, coach or other authority figure.
2024 Interview Date: TBD – Conducted via Zoom
The more races that students volunteer for, the greater their chances of securing the scholarship. Community service letters are also available to any student who volunteers at a race. Rockland Road Runners will make the final decision on the applicants in June 2024, and winners will be notified immediately thereafter. Applications can be downloaded below or mailed to you on request.
For further information, contact our committee chairs at scholarship@rocklandroadrunners.org.
Past Recipients
2020
Alex Chamak
Clarkstown High School North
Attending: SUNY Oneonta
Congratulations to Alex for a successful high school career and excelling in his community! Alex was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2020.
Deirdre Young
Suffern High School
Attending: Binghamton University
Congratulations to Deirdre for a successful high school career and excelling in her community! Deirdre was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2020.
In addition to our main scholarship winners, in 2020 we recognized the following students with $750 scholarship awards:
- Benjamin Gates, Nyack High School
- Emily Guzinski, North Rockland High School
2019
Patrick McCann
Pearl River High School
Attending: University at Buffalo
Congratulations to Patrick for a successful high school career and excelling in his community! Patrick was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2019.
Gina Ruotolo
Clarkstown High School South
Attending: Marist College
Congratulations to Gina for a successful high school career and excelling in her community! Gina was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2019.
In addition to our main scholarship winners, in 2019 we recognized the following students with $750 scholarship awards:
- Kayla Nueva, Clarkstown High School South
- Joseph La Barbera, North Rockland High School
and the following students with $500 scholarship awards:
- Michael Dua, Don Bosco Prep
- Ryan Guerei, Nanuet High School
- Kyra Guerei, Nanuet High School
2018
Ryan Marvin
Clarkstown High School North
Attending: Binghamton University
Congratulations to Ryan for a successful high school career and excelling in his community! Ryan was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2018.
Sharyn Gerber
North Rockland High School
Attending: Binghamton University
Congratulations to Sharyn for a successful high school career and excelling in her community! Sharyn was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2018.
In addition to our main scholarship winners, in 2018 we recognized the following students with $750 scholarship awards:
- Thomas Wood, Albertus Magnus High School
- Michael Hennelly, Suffern High School
and the following students with $500 scholarship awards:
- Jarius Thomas, Clarkstown High School South
- Kristen O’Neill, Pearl River High School
- Michael Clifford, Clarkstown High School South
- Chad Shirazi, Spring Valley High School
- Louise Jones, Nyack High School
- Matthew Politis, Pearl River High School
- Jeriyla Weng, Nyack High School
- Ailis Daly, Clarkstown High School North
2017
Dylan Serino
North Rockland High School
Attending: Fordham University
Congratulations to Dylan for a successful high school career and excelling in his community! Dylan was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2017.
Rachel Ludwikowski
Suffern High School
Attending: Dartmouth College
Congratulations to Rachel for a successful high school career and excelling in her community! Rachel was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2017.
In addition to our main scholarship winners, in 2017 we recognized the following students with $750 scholarship awards:
- Dylan Mitlof, Clarkstown High School North
- Kerry Qualter, Clarkstown High School South
and the following students with $500 scholarship awards:
- Allison Cole, Nyack High School
- Andrea Mungroo, Nanuet High School
- Brendan Hehir, Tappan Zee High School
- Brandon Milch, Clarkstown High School South
- Jason Hirsch, Clarkstown High School South
- Madjeanna Brutus, Spring Valley High School
- Meaghan Burke, Clarkstown High School South
- Patrick Angarola, Nyack High School
- Ryan Guzinski, North Rockland High School
2016
Patrick Hennelly
Suffern High School
Attending: Manhattan College
Congratulations to Patrick for a successful high school career and excelling in his community! Patrick was awarded a $2,000 scholarship in June 2016.
Skylar Gill
Nyack High School
Attending: Hunter College
Congratulations to Skylar for a successful high school career and excelling in her community! Skylar was awarded a $2,000 scholarship in June 2016.
In addition to our main scholarship winners, in 2016 we recognized the following students with $750 scholarship awards:
- Kyle Kondracki, Pearl River High School
- Riley Miller: Clarkstown High School North
- Kristen Carbone, Nanuet High School
- Arjun Sharma, Clarkstown High School South
and the following students with $500 scholarship awards:
- Leonardo Price, Clarkstown High School North
- Kaitlyn Palacios, Nyack High School
2015
Daniel Diaz
Clarkstown High School North
Attending: State University of New York at Binghamton
Congratulations to Daniel for a successful high school career and excelling in his community! Daniel was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2015.
Kaitlyn Lavan
Pearl River High School
Attending: Fordham University
Congratulations to Kaitlyn for a successful high school career and excelling in her community! Kaitlyn was awarded a $1,500 scholarship in June 2015.
In addition to our main scholarship winners, in 2015 we recognized the following students with $500 scholarship awards:
- Liam Mallon, North Rockland High School
- Naomi Philip, Clarkstown High School South
- Patrick Metcalfe, Pearl River High School
- David Sherman, Clarkstown High School North
2014
Adam Klein
Clarkstown High School South
Attending: State University of New York at Oneonta
Congratulations to Adam for a successful high school career and excelling in his community! Adam was awarded a $1,000 scholarship in June 2014.
Cecile Garfunkel
Nyack High School
Attending: Virginia Commonwealth University
Congratulations to Cecile for a successful high school career and excelling in her community! Cecile was awarded a $1,000 scholarship in June 2014.
In addition to our main scholarship winners, in 2014 we recognized the following students with $500 scholarship awards:
- Liam Purdy, North Rockland High School
- Sarah Murphy, Clarkstown High School North
- Elissa Muenzer, Clarkstown High School South
- Skyler Miller, Clarkstown High School North