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The Bob Warnicke Scholarship

USA BMX Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$500 - $3,000

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
January 26, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

From the program guidelines: “Application deadline: January 26th (annually)”

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Geography

  • Geographic Scope: United States and Canada (27 states and three Canadian provinces in 2025)

Other requirements

  • USA BMX and BMX Canada members
  • Must be pursuing undergraduate, trade school, or other educational pathways
  • Background: Named after Bob Warnicke, whose leadership and selfless efforts played an integral role in BMX's growth, including ESPN's "Road to Glory Series" broadcast exposure.
  • The scholarship fund is supported through memorial races, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, and private donors.

Overview

The Warnicke Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to meet the costs of undergraduate, trade school, or other educational avenues students wish to pursue.

Award Details:

  • Amount: $500 - $3,000 per award
  • Number of Awards: 74 awards in 2025
  • Total Awarded (2025): $57,000
  • Historical Total (since 2013): More than $704,000 awarded

Eligibility:

  • USA BMX and BMX Canada members
  • Must be pursuing undergraduate, trade school, or other educational pathways

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada (27 states and three Canadian provinces in 2025)

Background: Named after Bob Warnicke, whose leadership and selfless efforts played an integral role in BMX's growth, including ESPN's "Road to Glory Series" broadcast exposure. The scholarship fund is supported through memorial races, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, and private donors.

Contact Information:

  • Email: programs@usabmxfoundation.org
  • Phone: 480-961-1903
  • Address: 490 N. Lansing Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

  • Application window opens: November 1st
  • Application deadline: January 26th (annually)
  • Current next deadline: January 26, 2027

Application Method:

  • Applications submitted online during the designated window
  • Click the application button on the scholarship page when the window is open

Note: Specific application materials and requirements not detailed in provided content. Contact the foundation for detailed application instructions.

What USA BMX Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$465K
Median grant
$233K
Range
$75K–$390K
  • By dollars: Colorado 84%, New York 16%. Top recipient cities: Colorado SPR, CO; Rye Brook, NY.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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