Requirements For Ryan Shay Memorial Scholarship Application
Scholarships are supported by the fund raising efforts of the
Michigan Class “D” Cross-country State Championship
Race Directors, volunteers, and coaches.
Scholarship Selection by:
Committee of Michigan Class “D” Cross-country State Championship race directors, selected members of the Michigan Class “D” Cross-Country Coaches Assoc., and selected volunteers
Award Amounts:
Two $1000 scholarships. One (1) male competitor and one (1) female competitor.
Scholarship Applicant Eligibility Criteria:
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Scholarships are supported by the fund raising efforts of the
Michigan Class “D” Cross-country State Championship
Race Directors, volunteers, and coaches.
Scholarship Selection by:
Committee of Michigan Class “D” Cross-country State Championship race directors, selected members of the Michigan Class “D” Cross-Country Coaches Assoc., and selected volunteers
Award Amounts:
Two $1000 scholarships. One (1) male competitor and one (1) female competitor.
Scholarship Applicant Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant will be a graduate of a verifiable Michigan class D school district.
- Must be a senior and have competed in the 2024 Michigan Class “D” Cross-Country State
Championship (regardless of place).
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must have been accepted by a two or four year college/university, or two year trade school, as a full time student.
Required Documents for Selection Consideration:
- Application documents (reply to all sections); typewritten, 12 point, double space.
Copy of acceptance letter from institution you will attend. - Brief essay (choose from application prompts) of two to three (2-3) typewritten pages.
- Latest transcript with cumulative Grade Point Average through first semester of senior year.
- Copy of best ACT and/or SAT score.
- One (1) letter of recommendation from a Coach, Athletic Director, or Teacher describing why
they feel you should receive this award. - One (1) letter of recommendation from an adult not related to you, and not a member of
your school faculty staff, that describes why they feel you should receive this award. - Provide each letter writer an envelope to be sealed by the writer before given to you for
inclusion with your application submission. - Signature of counselor or principal (include title after name) verifying cumulative GPA.
- Copy of letter for acceptance as a full time student to a two or four year college, university, or two year trade school.
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- Do your best work. Make sure that the information you provide is complete and accurate.
- All application responses must be type written.
- Do not use abbreviations or slang in the Activity or Essay sections.
- Complete all sections of the application. Review your completed application
before submitting; correct any typos. - Treat your application like a resume. Show the selection committee your
potential, what you’ve done and how you’ve already begun to make your mark
in the world. - Use the Activity and Essay sections to share what makes you unique.
- Submit the correct transcript(s). Your application will be invalidated without the
correct transcripts/documents; no exceptions. - Include all required pages of the application.