Norm Ward Athletic Scholarship
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 STRC Norm Ward Athletic Scholarship!
Mackenzie Chamberlain
Nicholas Ferratella
Samantha Harvey
Hannah Lasko
Cella McLaughlin
Payton Sutryk
Finn Van Buskirk
Information on the 2027 Norm Ward Athletic Scholarship will be posted soon! The Southern Tier Running Club is proud to award a minimum of $5,000 in total scholarship money every year. All senior high school students meeting the criteria below are encouraged to apply by downloading the application below.
Criteria of Eligibility:
- Eligible students must reside in Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler, Tioga (NY), Bradford (PA).
- Students must submit a completed application.
- Students should be an active athlete with preference given to those involved in running.
- Students must attach a copy of your most current transcript
- Students must submit a college acceptance letter.
- Students must submit a short essay describing their academic, extracurricular/volunteer, and running achievements (as stated on the application)
- Students have the option of submitting a letter of recommendation (as stated on the application)
- Students are not required to be a STRC member