In 2013, Bike & Build will grant a scholarship to one participant on the basis of need to complete The Capital Ride. The scholarship will engage a young rider from an underserved background in Philadelphia who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in the life-changing service provided by Bike & Build. It also will broaden awareness of Bike & Build’s efforts in Philadelphia and the need for increased local resources to address the affordable housing shortage across the country.
The recipient will demonstrate the values Bike & Build seeks to promote in the Philadelphia community: young adults with a passion for adventure and a commitment to serving their community to make it a better place.
Philadelphia young adults, ages 18-25, are encouraged to apply. Download the application here [pdf, 59kb]. All submission directions are in the document.
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Scholarship Benefits
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Value
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The Capital Ride’s full fundraising requirement
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$1,700
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Trip Application fee
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$200
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Giant Defy 3 road bike (rider’s to keep!)
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$1,000
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Cycling gear (again, rider’s to keep)
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$800
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Trip per-diem
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$200
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Other incidental expenses (e.g. temp. health insurance, if necessary)
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$100
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Total
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$4,000
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Scholarship Deadlines
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March 1
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Application released
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April 12
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Application due, email the completed document to justin@bikeandbuild.org by Friday, April 12 at 5 pm EDT. If you do not have access to email, contact Justin to make alternate arrangements prior to Monday, April 8.
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Weeks of April 15 and 22
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Interviews with finalists
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April 26
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Final Decision
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* Please note: This application will be used exclusively to determine the recipient of the scholarship. It does not constitute entry into The Capital Ride. All regular pre-trip requirements must be completed by the scholarship recipient after selection. If you apply but are not selected for the scholarship, we certainly encourage you to apply for the Capital Ride anyway!
Have other questions about the scholarship? See our FAQs here.
Bike & Build Equity - Fundraising, Sweat Equity, and Training
Once the applicant is selected, he/she will begin two months of “Bike & Build Equity” to prepare for the Capital Ride.
The scholarship will cover the $1,700 fundraising requirement in full. However, the recipient will be required to organize one fundraising event to promote the cause. These events give the rider ownership of their involvement in The Capital Ride and strengthen their ability to advocate for the cause.
In that same vein, The Capital Ride Scholarship recipient will volunteer pre-trip with a local affordable housing organization for a minimum of 20 hours – either on-site at construction projects or as otherwise needed.
Like all Capital Riders, the recipient must ride at least 300 cumulative miles and complete at least one ride over 65 miles prior to orientation.
The Bike & Build Alumni Council, Board of Directors, and community volunteers will be available to participate in each of these events.
Alumni, you can play a vital role in making this project happen.
