Patty Foell Scholarship

The Patty Foell Scholarship is a college scholarship awarded annually to a female metro Atlanta high school senior in memory of Patty Foell. The scholarship recognizes outstanding female student-athletes who excel both athletically and academically.

Geographic Scope: Metro Atlanta, Georgia

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be a female metro Atlanta high school senior
2. Must be graduating in the year of application
3. Athletic activities must include track, field, or cross country
4. Must be a successful high school athlete with plans to participate in college athletics
5. Must demonstrate high academic achievement
6. Must be a student leader and role model
7. Must be involved in extracurricular activities and community service
8. Family monetary need is a consideration

Selection Criteria:

• Athletic excellence in track, field, or cross country
• High academic achievement
• Leadership qualities
• Role model behavior
• Extracurricular involvement
• Community service
• Family monetary need

Nomination Process:

• Nominations only from: High school coaches
• Coaches must nominate students; self-nominations not accepted

Award Details:

• Scholarship funds are payable to the educational institution or to the recipient at ATCF discretion
• Payment made after college acceptance and selection
• Selection made without regard to race, age, religion, or other discriminatory factors
• All ATCF decisions are final

Contact:

• Address: Atlanta Track Club Foundation, 3097 East Shadowlawn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305
• Phone: 404-231-9064 ext. 11
• Email: elizabeth@atlantatrackclub.org (or current contact)
• Website: atlantatrackclub.org

Background: This annual scholarship honors the memory of Patty Foell and is administered by the Atlanta Track Club Foundation Scholarship Committee. Award announcement is made at the annual Atlanta Track Club All Metro Track & Field Banquet in May.

Application Process

1. Nomination Requirements:
   • Who can nominate: High school coaches ONLY
   • Self-nominations: NOT accepted
   • Nominations must come from coaches of nominated athletes
2. Nomination Submission:
   • Submit nomination by February 1 (subject to annual variation)
   • Method 1 - Email: Send to elizabeth@atlantatrackclub.org
   • Method 2 - Mail: Send to: ``` Elizabeth Unislawski Atlanta Track Club Foundation 3097 East Shadowlawn Avenue Atlanta, GA 30305 ```
3. Required Information in Nomination:
   • Athlete's full name, address, phone number, and email
   • Coach's name, address, phone number, and email
   • Athlete's best events and times
   • Athletic accomplishments
   • Academic accomplishments
   • Understanding of student's financial needs
   • Any other relevant information
4. Selection Process:
   • Nominations reviewed by Atlanta Track Club Foundation Scholarship Committee
   • Qualified candidates may be called or interviewed
   • Award announcement made at annual Atlanta Track Club All Metro Track & Field Banquet (typically in May)
5. Confidentiality:
   • All submitted information, including financial need assessment, kept confidential
6. Contact for Questions:
   • Phone: 404-231-9064 ext. 11
   • Email: elizabeth@atlantatrackclub.org
   • Address: 3097 East Shadowlawn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305