The Bradenton Runners Club College Scholarship and Summer Running Camp Scholarship are two ways that we invest in and support our local community. These programs recognize, reward, and encourage our local student runners who pursue not only athletic, but academic goals.

Programs are funded through club operations, particularly proceeds from BRC’s two annual sponsored races: the DeSoto 5K and the Manatee River Run 5 Miler. The BRC Board of Directors provides college tuition support and aid for summer running camps as a way to support our Manatee County student athletes. The college scholarships are open to Manatee County public high school seniors in a cross country or distance track program who plan on pursuing further education at a college or university. Applications for summer running camp aid are open to any Manatee County public high school or rising public high school student. Applications are available online and are distributed to Manatee County coaches and athletic directors annually. Eligible students must complete the application, adhere to contained criteria, and submit their material by the stated deadline. The BRC Scholarship Committee reviews each application and makes recommendations for relevant action to the BRC Board. Final selections and determinations are made by the Board and applicants are notified.  Previous scholarship recipients who are running for their college/university may apply for a renewal with current college information.

CLICK HERE FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.  Deadline:  March 15, 2024.

CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER RUNNING CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.  Deadline:  March 15, 2024.

Contact:  scholarships@bradentonrunnersclub.com

PAST RECIPIENTS

2023

• Mia Ciampi - Manatee High School (Cam Jarvis Winner)
• Zach Lages - Manatee High School
• Ainsley Padgett - Palmetto High School (Summer Running Camp)

2022

• Paul Lespasio - Manatee High School
• Melissa Weber - Manatee High School
• Tessa Mahurin - Manatee High School graduate, Florida State University (renewal)
• Raquel Lespasio - Manatee High School graduate, University of North Florida (renewal)

 2021

• Tessa Mahurin - Manatee High School
• Raquel Lespasio - Manatee High School graduate, University of North Florida (renewal)

2020

• Raquel Lespasio - Manatee High School graduate, University of North Florida (renewal)
• Paul Lespasio - Manatee High School (Summer Running Camp)

2019

• Raquel Lespasio - Manatee High School graduate, University of North Florida (renewal)
• Matthew Lyons - Manatee High School
• Jonathan Reid - Lakewood Ranch High School

2016

• Sydney Britt – Manatee High School (Cam Jarvis Winner)
• Dominic MacRae – Southeast High School
• Emma Fazio – Lakewood High School (Summer Running Camp)
• Sarah Fazio – Lakewood High School (Summer Running Camp)
• Matthew Lyons – Manatee High School (Summer Running Camp)
• Raquel Lespazio – Manatee High School (Summer Running Camp)
• Johann Bertram – Manatee High School (Summer Running Camp)
• Ryan Boyce – Manatee High School (Summer Running Camp)
• Abigail Lipton – Manatee High School (Summer Running Camp)

2015

• George Dabbiero – Lakewood Ranch High School (Cam Jarvis Winner)
• Hannah Decker – Palmetto High School
• Tia Borso – Southeast High School graduate, University of Central Florida student (renewal)
• Sydney Britt – Manatee High School (Summer Running Camp)

2014

• Kristen Kubecka – Southeast High School (Cam Jarvis Winner)
• Michelle Last – Lakewood Ranch High School
• Tia Borso – (renewal)

2013

• Tia Borso – Southeast High School (Cam Jarvis Winner)
• Savannah Smith – Manatee High School
• Devin McDermott – (renewal)

2012

• Sarah Ecker – Manatee High School (Cam Jarvis Winner)
• Devin McDermott – Lakewood Ranch High School