RSL Swimming

Here's a breakdown of the Helen Wang Memorial Scholarship:

• What it's all about: This scholarship honors Helen Wang, who was a great student, athlete, and friend. It's meant to continue her legacy of helping others.
• What you need to apply: Good grades (GPA), volunteer work, recommendation letters, and a short essay.
• Deadline: You need get your application in by July 15, 2025, through the RSL Google Form.
• Keeping it fair: They're going to hide your identity from the judges. You'll get an applicant number to keep everything anonymous.
• Who can apply: RSL 2024 seniors and 2025 graduating seniors.
• How to apply: Submit everything to the Scholarship submission form, where you'll get your applicant number.
• Application bits: You'll need to provide your contact info, sign it, and get a parent's signature. Plus, there's that applicant number part.
• Scoring stuff:
  • GPA gets points based on how high it is.
  • Volunteer work? List it out and give details.
  • Coach Recommendation: Your coach needs to submit one using your applicant number (no names!).
  • Essay: Write about how you want to make a difference and how being on a team helped you.
• Coach Recommendation Details: The coach will have to answer YES/NO questions about your spirit, encouragement, dedication, etc. They also confirm you're in good standing.
• Important Notes:
  • Volunteer list needs your applicant number on it.
  • Coach recommendation goes to the RSL Scholarship Form, with just the applicant number.
  • Essay must be typed (12-point, Times New Roman), 500 words or less, with only your applicant number on it (no name!).

Michael Sizemore Sportsmanship Scholarship - Key Points:

• What's it about? This scholarship is all about rewarding awesome sportsmanship in the Rappahannock Swim League (RSL), not just being the fastest swimmer. It's for graduating high school seniors from RSL.
• What counts? Think honesty, integrity, kindness, and just being a good sport. Basically, how you act and treat others in the pool matters most. Winning races? Doesn't count for this one.
• Why's it called that? It's named after Michael Sizemore, who really cared about fair play when he was RSL President.
• Who can apply? RSL high school seniors in 2025 and undergraduate students who swam in the 2024 season and are good people (have good moral character).
• How do you get picked? They're looking at your sportsmanship, volunteer work, a recommendation letter, and a short essay.
• Deadline? Applications are due by July 15, 2025.
• Secret identity? To keep it fair, they won't know who you are when they're judging. You get an ID number!
• Applying? You have to submit your application through the RSL Scholarship Form. That's where you get your secret ID number too.
• What to include:
  • Volunteer stuff: List your volunteer work and hours, but just put your ID number on it.
  • Coach's say-so: Your coach needs to send a recommendation, but they can only use your ID number. No names!
  • Essay time: Write a 500-word essay about making a difference and how being on a team helped. Again, just your ID number on it.
• Coach's questions: There's a form for coaches to fill out with Yes/No questions about your sportsmanship.