Post Collegiate Scholarship Fund
USA Track & Field recognizes that U.S. colleges and universities continue to be major contributors to the success of USATF’s High Performance development pipeline, but this support lasts only 4/5 years. Following the athlete’s collegiate years, USATF recognizes the critical importance of providing special, targeted assistance to high-level athletes in their immediate post collegiate (2 years) – if we expect them to become the next generation of medal winning track and field athletes. The Post Collegiate Scholarship Fund (PCSF) is part of USATF’s effort to fill the “developmental gap” that occurs right after an athlete completes their collegiate track and field eligibility.
In order to apply for this program, an athlete must:
- Be a United States citizen;
- Be eligible to represent the United States at all levels of international competition;
- Be a current member of USATF;
- Have competed in the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships;
- In 2011 have achieved the current IAAF World Outdoor "A" standard (view standards below) in their event(s);
- Have completed and submitted a PCSF application form; and
- Have completed (or forfeited) their remaining collegiate track and field eligibility within the past two years (2010/2011)
The intent of the PCSF is to provide select athletes with financial support that will allow them to focus on training and competing. Funding will be awarded based on a combination of the athlete’s: 1) world ranking (All-Athletics), 2) the IAAF world performance ranking list and 3) place finish at the U.S. (Outdoor) Championships.
Each athlete who is awarded PCSF funding will be required to attend the Emerging Elite Athlete Symposium (“Rookie Camp”) uniquely designed for this group of athletes. The EEAS is a 3 day seminar held in conjunction with USATF’s Annual Meeting in the 1st weekend of December (11/30 - 12/4). The symposium focuses on the realities of life as a professional track & field athlete to assist them with making that transition. Seminar topics include but are not limited to: international travel, training and competition, finances and taxes, media presence, working with agents and personal coaches and training away from the college environment; and HP athlete services/resources.
2011 Post College Scholarship Fund application (PDF)
IAAF World Outdoor Championships A/B Standards:
http://www.iaaf.org/statistics/standards/newsid=59045.html
Have a question related to post collegiate scholarships? Contact USATF’s Sariyu "Beka"
Suggs:
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Sariyu "Beka" Suggs High Performance Programs Manager Phone: 317-713-4689 E-mail: Sariyu.Suggs@usatf.org |
