Fit 2 B Kids Annual Scholarship

Annual $2,500 scholarships to athletes in memory of Jillian and Lindsay Wiener

Empowering aspiring triathletes to excel both academically and athletically, our scholarship seeks individuals who embody the relentless drive and commitment to self-improvement. Our vision is to support athletes who embrace the challenges of training, welcome feedback, and demonstrate unwavering dedication to their sport and studies.

We aim to foster a community of kindness, where individuals prioritize not only their own growth but also the well-being of others. Together, we strive to cultivate a generation of triathletes who inspire through their resilience, humility, and passion for excellence.

Timeline

October 1 the application is due to the Scholarship Committee

November 1 the scholarship winner will be announced

November 2 or 3 ceremony and end of season event party

Eligibility

The applicant must:

have a record or evidence of continuing improvements in swimming, running, and biking.
demonstrate academic improvement in their grades.
Applicant should have at least 6 months of experience with F2BK.
be a resident of Anne Arundel or Montgomery counties.

Also, the applicant must submit as part of the application process, a one-page letter to the Scholarship Committee explaining why they desire to receive triathlon training and compete in triathlons.

Note, the scholarship award will be paid directly to F2BK sponsor vendors to support the purchase of training and race equipment such as helmets, shoes, and bikes.

Applicants will be scored on a 100 point weighted basis as follows:

Up to 50 Points devoted to improvements in all 3 events
Up to 40 Points improvement in school grades
Up to 10 Points awarded for Coaches assessment of the applicant

Application

Submit the following information

Submit a letter with the following information by email to christina@fit2Bkids.com before the deadline:

Evidence of Improvement

Submit evidence or examples of improvement in all three disciplines. This can be time or distance improvements from when you started with TRI Game Sports training until today.

Example:

Swim Initial Time or Distance: Most Recent Time or Distance:

Run Initial Time or Distance: Most Recent Time or Distance:

Bike Initial Time or Distance: Most Recent Time or Distance:

Request a Coach's Assessment

In your email, request to have a coach assess your responses and confirm your personal development.

Essay

Please attach a one-page essay explaining why you are in F2BK training for a triathlon and how you think this experience will be helpful to you.

Signature

The letter may be typed or handwritten, but either format requires your actual signature.

Jillian & Lindsay Wiener

Jillian and Lindsay Wiener are the two extraordinary, younger sisters of Fit 2 B Kids original board member, Zach Wiener. They passed away in 2022 in a house fire. In their memory, Zach dove deep into training for his first ever triathlon - an Ironman. It was a challenging feat as he did not know how to swim, own a bike, or ever ran. It was during training that he was able to manage grief and keep his memories of his sisters alive. He crossed that finish line and continues to cross more showing strength, determination, and everlasting love!