INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION – Spring 2026

Sioux Falls Women Run (SFWR) is Sioux Falls’ first women’s-only training team. SFWR will award college scholarships to female Sioux Falls seniors that will graduate in May or June of 2026 who have demonstrated a love for running and a commitment to the sport of running and the running community.

Criteria for SFWR’s awarding of the scholarships are:
- Expected graduation in May or June from Sioux Falls metro area  high schools
- Strong academic performance (GPA>3.5)
- Current good standing on her school’s track or cross country team or community running club involvement.
- Evidence of past commitment to running and commitment to future running involvement.
- Active participation in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and/or community service.
- Expected to enroll as a full-time 2 or 4-year college or university student in the fall.

The deadline for the 2025-2026 application: May 1, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
- Only completed applications will be considered. Do not leave items blank.
- Email a current copy of your high school transcripts.
- Two signed letters of recommendation must be sent with this application. One letter of recommendation must be from a high school track or cross country coach or mentor who can attest to your commitment to running. The second letter of recommendation may be from a teacher, counselor, boss, etc. Letters of recommendation from family members will not be accepted.
- Consideration for any scholarship award is based on a point system including GPA, participation in extra-curricular activities, school organizations and community service. This will be a one-time award.

Please complete application, email us 2 signed letters of recommendation, and a current copy of your high school transcript at sfwr605@gmail.com to be received on or before May 1, 2026