Marathon Scholarships

Marathon Scholarship Program Continues to Grow

In 2017, the Marathon Committee created a scholarship fund in an effort to be more proactive within the communities. Our original goal was to award 3 scholarships: * One to a graduating senior from Grayling

High School * One to a graduating senior from Oscoda

High School * One to a graduating senior who was the son, daughter or grandchild of a Marathon paddler

The committee agreed that no money from its general operating budget would be used to finance these scholarships. All money for the scholarship fund would be raised from special fundraisers and/or donations. Based on the strong community response to the program, the Marathon Committee added a fourth scholarship in 2020. This new scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Mio AuSable High School. Prior to 2021, the Marathon has awarded $7000 in scholarships. This year’s awards will bring the total to $10,000.

Applications are distributed to the High Schools each year for eligible seniors to apply; the Paddler Scholarship is available on the Marathon website at www. ausablecanoemarathon.org. All applicants must be enrolled in a two-year or four-year college degree program, or enrolled in an approved trade school. All four awards will be equal amounts. The scholarship selection is based on a combination of academic performance and community service. The financial income or assets of the family will not be a factor. The 2021 scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $750. The winners of each scholarship will be announced at the Awards Night held at their respective high schools. The winner of the “Paddler Award” will be announced on the Marathon Facebook page. Each recipient’s name and school will be published in the Marathon Spectator Guide in July. The winners will also be invited to the pre-race program before the start of the race in Grayling. In addition, the winners will also be invited to attend the VIP areas in Grayling and Oscoda during the Marathon.

Although there was not a race in 2020, the Marathon committee did award four Marathon Scholarships. Congratulations to: Emma Doederlein, Paddler Award; Gage Davis, Grayling High School; Lauren Langley, Oscoda High School and Lexus Marsh, Mio AuSable High School. We would also like to congratulate our 2021 scholarship winners: Katelyn Moore, Grayling High School; Anna Roy, Oscoda High School; and Sierra Lunning, Mio AuSable High School. The Marathon Committee congratulates all of you and wishes you the best in your future endeavors.

Please consider making a donation to the Marathon Scholarship Fund. Make checks payable to ARICM Scholarship and mail them to: ARICM Scholarship Fund PO Box 825 Grayling, MI 49738

Thank you for your support. ARICM, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, but is not a 501c(3), therefore, your donations are not tax deductible.

2020 Scholarship recipients

2021 Scholarship recipients

Emma Doederlein, Paddler Award Gage Davis, Grayling High School Lauren Langley, Oscoda High School Lexus Marsh, Mio AuSable High School

Katelyn Moore, Grayling High School Anna Roy, Oscoda High School Sierra Lunning, Mio AuSable High School