Paul Gilmer from the Capital City Striders forwarded the following information to us.

Dear USATF Club/Organization Member:

Applications are now available for the Verizon Youth Progress Award. The Award was established by Verizon and USA Track & Field to identify top high school track and field and cross-country athletes and reward them for their academic performances and their athletic achievements. A total of $20,000 in scholarships will be distributed to deserving students across the country.

The scholarship applications process concludes February 15. For scholarship applications and eligibility information, please visit www.verizon.com/usatrackandfield and click on the Youth Scholarship Program link.