The Fredericksburg Area Running Club (FARC) has created two $750 scholarshipS to help high school senior runners advance their education. Available scholarships are the John Robbins Memorial Spirit of Volunteering Scholarship and the Victor Ian Culp Scholarship..
John Robbins Memorial Spirit of Volunteering Scholarship
John Robbins was the first President of the Fredericksburg Area Running Club (FARC) and a driving force behind the Coldwell Banker Grand Prix Race Series. He was the first person to complete their first marathon after receiving a liver transplant.
A history professor, Buddhist Monk, author, and community activist, John was devoted to volunteer work. This scholarship is awarded in his memory and spirit.
Victor Ian Culp Scholarship
Vic Culp was a co-founder and the second President of the Fredericksburg Area Running Club (FARC).
He’s completed 26 JFK 50 Mile and 85 marathons, including one in each of the 50 states. A long time Board member, now in his third stent as Treasurer.
Eligibility Requirements for both scholarships, you must
1. be a FARC member
2. graduate from high school in the spring of 2025
3. attend a college in the fall of 2025
4. be a participant in Cross Country or Track – students attending schools with a Cross Country or Track team must be a team member
Guidelines
We base the scholarships on athletic (cross country/track) participation, academic achievement, and community service. The John Robbins scholarship will give more weight to your community service, whereas the Victor Ian Culp scholarship weighs the three criteria equally. The judges will decide using only information in your essay. We’ll remove any information on athletic performance from your essay before judging. All judges’ decisions are final, and you may not appeal. Only applications received on an official form will be accepted.
The deadline for submission is Noon on April 15, 2025.
To receive an application for these $750 scholarships, please email vic@farc.org.