2012 Bob Warnicke Memorial Scholarship Applications Available

The Bob Warnicke Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1995 to honor the memory of the National Bicycle League’s late vice president. Bob passed away November 16, 1994, at the young age of 48 years old. Bob played a very active role in BMX for 10 years and was well known for his instrumental role in bringing BMX to millions of viewers through the airing of the “NBL Road to Glory Series” on ESPN2 and ESPN. His accomplishments in television promotion resulted in his being named the NBL’s Volunteer of the Year at Competition Congress in 1994.

More than anything else, Bob was a person who cared deeply about the sport of BMX. His dedication showed his commitment to the youth who benefited from his efforts. The Scholarship Program preserves Bob Warnicke’s legacy of love by contributing to the futures of deserving USA BMX and BMX Canada members in his name.

PURPOSE: The Bob Warnicke Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to assist students and their families in meeting the costs of undergraduate college education, trade school, etc.

ELIGIBILITY: Members who have a current USA BMX/BMX Canada license or Track Operators/Officials who participate in BMX racing events sanctioned by the USA BMX/BMX Canada.

DEADLINE: April 2, 2012

HOW AWARDED: The awards will be announced May 15, 2012 via the USA BMX website. The actual check will be sent directly to the Financial Aid office of the recipient’s intended school.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for consideration for the grant, a student must:
1. Be a high school senior, graduate or attending a post secondary school at the  time of application.
2. Be accepted and plan to attend an accredited post secondary school as a fulltime  or part time student for the complete award year.
3. Be an active member or official of USA BMX/BMX Canada, with participation either locally and/or nationally.

Click here for more info and an application download link.