Flying Pig Community Scholars Award 2025

Applicants must demonstrate a passion for running and community service and must participate on a high school cross country or track & field team to be eligible.

For additional information about the Flying Pig Community Scholars Program and how to apply, please visit https://flyingpigmarathon.com/get-involved/high-school-scholarship

To learn more about other charity efforts at Pig Works, visit our Charity Program Overview https://flyingpigmarathon.com/get-involved/charity-partners

Pig Works, the non-profit parent organization behind the Flying Pig Marathon, awards (14) Flying Pig Community Scholars Program scholarships of $20,000 each ($5,000/year) to community-minded student runners from the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Tri-State region, helping them pursue their running goals and their post-secondary education.

The Flying Pig Community Scholars program is part of Pig Works larger youth initiatives and The Flying Pig Youth Program which provides opportunities for kids of all ages and abilities to learn healthy nutrition and exercise habits while training for the Cincinnati Children’s 26th Mile and the Flying Pig 5K.

The Flying Pig Community Scholars program extends Pig Works commitment to care for the Greater Cincinnati community through fostering support for community-minded student athletes who are seniors in high school with financial assistance to pursue their academic and athletic dreams.

“The Flying Pig has always been about the spirit of Greater Cincinnati and ultimately about creating a vibrant future for our community. Investing in these amazing young track and cross-country athletes in our community is a great way to give back while helping them become the leaders of the future, ” said Bob Coughlin, Founder, Paycor and The Flying Pig Marathon

The following is a list of requirements to be considered for the scholarship. Applications will not be considered if it is found that all requirements are not met.

1. Must be enrolled as a high school senior
2. Must participate on a high school Cross Country or Track & Field team
3. Must have at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA 
4. Must submit 1 recommendation letter
5. Must be enrolled and attend high school in the Greater Cincinnati area. Students from only the following counties are eligible to receive this scholarship: 
6. Ohio: Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Warren
7. Kentucky: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton
8. Indiana: Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Switzerland, Union