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85/15 Health & Fitness Scholarship Application

We are happy that you have chosen to apply for the 85/15 Health & Fitness Scholarship! Please read over the following requirements carefully to be sure that you are eligible to apply. 

  • Applicants must be graduating members of the Norton High School Class of 2026.

  • Applicants may not be on academic or disciplinary probation.

  • Applicants must be planning to pursue education at a 2 or 4 year college, attending trade/vocational school, or enlisting in military service beginning in Fall 2026.

  • Applications will be assessed based on transcript and essay submissions (See prompts below).

  • There will be two winners - first place will receive $1,000 and second place will receive $500. 

  • Please fill in the fields below and submit your application no later than April 1, 2026. Winners will be notified by May 1, 2026. Thank you!

Plans for Fall 2026

Essay Prompt Options (Choose One):

 

  1. Describe a personal experience that changed how you understand wellness. What did it teach you about caring for yourself, and how has it influenced your daily life or future goals? 

  2. What does wellness look like in your real, (not the idea!) everyday life? Share the challenges you face, the strategies you use, and how you continue to grow. 

  3. Tell us about a time when your physical, mental, or emotional health was tested. How did you respond, and what did you learn about resilience and balance? 

  4. Who or what has most influenced your approach to wellness? This could be a coach, community, personal setback, or defining moment. 

  5. How do you care for your own well-being while also supporting the health or wellness of others? 

  6. Share your wellness journey. This may be written as a personal reflection or story describing how wellness fits into your life today.

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum Length: 400 words

  • Maximum Length: 800 words

  • Essays must be your own, original work

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