Ku Stevens Legacy Scholarship

In his Senior year in high school, Kutoven Stevens became the recipient of the rarest of honors: Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year in both Cross Country and Track. He then partnered with She Carries Her House Productions to compete for, and win, the national Gatorade Spotlight Award. Ku decided to give his winnings to his running club, Sierra Endurance Sports, in gratitude for their generous support and to allow them to continue their work in helping local youth to be involved in the sport of running. SES set aside a portion of the money to create a scholarship fund, and in partnership with Reno Running Company and the Stevens family, is proud to announce the Ku Stevens Legacy Scholarship.

We are following the parameters of the Gatorade award; our committee is searching for one male and one female Nevada high school Senior of outstanding athleticism in the field of running, exemplary character, and exceptional academic record with a GPA of 3.4 and above.

Submit your application via our website at the form below by May 15, 2027.

We will choose ten finalists by June 1, 2027. Those finalists will have two weeks to submit a short video about themselves and what makes them exceptional. We are particularly interested in how you have combined your running ability with community involvement and service. Attach 3 reference letters, one of which must be from your coach, your college acceptance letter, and confirmation of college team membership. We will award $2,000 each to one male and one female on July 1, 2027.

About Ku Stevens

Ku is currently enrolled at Washington State University in Pullman, and is a member of the Cougars Cross Country and Track teams. He is the host of the annual 50 mile Remembrance Run, and is the subject of the documentary film, Remaining Native.

Scholarship Application

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

In 100 words or less please explain why you are applying for the Ku Stevens Legacy Scholarship.

Where do you attend high school?

Are you currently a high school senior?

Yes No

Do you currently have a GPA of 3.4 or above?

Yes No

Where will you be attending college?

Will you be running for your college track or cross-country program?

Yes No

Have you decided on a field of study? If yes, please list your intended major.

Reference Letters

Attach 3 reference letters, one of which must be from your coach, your college acceptance letter, and confirmation of college team membership.
Accepted file types are PDF, DOC, or DOCX.

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