Press Release - National Black Marathoners' Association - 3/25/05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                               Contact: Tel: 972-307-8731
                                        

                 National Black Marathoners' Association 
              Announces 2005 High School Scholarship Program

National Black Marathoners’ Association (NBMA) is pleased to present the 
NBMA Scholarship Program. This program will provide awards to two students 
(a young man and lady) for the 2005/2006 academic year. To be considered 
for these scholarships, students must complete an application demonstrating 
that all eligibility requirements are met.

Who may apply? Applicants for the 2005 program year must:
 - Be a socially and/or economically disadvantaged student finishing 
her/his senior year of high school
 - Attend a United States high school
 - Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0
 - Be accepted for enrollment in a US college or university
 - Have competed on the high school cross country team or competed in a 
distance event (1500 meters or greater) on the high school track team 
(Note: Your finishing time is not considered in the selection process and 
you do not have to compete at the collegiate level.)

What criteria are used in the judging? Applicants will be judged based on 
their:
 - Past academic achievement in high school
 - Leadership skills or community service
 - Completed application

When is the 2005 application deadline?
 - The application deadline for the program is May 15, 2005

Application forms and instructions may be found at 
www.BlackMarathoners.org. 

Tax deductible donations for the scholarship program may also be made at 
the website. 

For More Information Contact: 

National Black Marathoners’ Association Scholarship Program
PO Box 700101
Dallas, TX 75370-0101
Tel: 972-307-8731
Internet: 


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