Jack & June Mortimer Memorial Scholarship
As the Millennium Mile Road Race grew in popularity, the co-founders, Andy Downin, Matt Downin and John Mortimer established a scholarship fund from the proceeds of the race. The mission of the yearly scholarship is to help defray the college tuition costs for one of New Hampshire’s deserving, college-bound student-athletes. Each year, proceeds from the Millennium Mile Road Race go directly to build the scholarship fund.
After John Mortimer’s mother lost a battle with cancer in April of 2004, the Millennium Mile Scholarship was named in her honor as the June E. Mortimer Memorial Scholarship. Following his father’s passing to cancer only 2 ½ years later in December of 2006; the scholarship was yet again rename the scholarship as the Jack & June Mortimer Memorial Scholarship. Jack and June were huge supporters of their son's athletic career. Moreover, they both loved the idea that the proceeds from the race would benefit a young student-athlete's education. We hope to grow the scholarship every year so that many young students may benefit from the enriching experience of a higher education and collegiate athletics.
Past Recipients:
2004 Casey Darasz, Pinkerton Academy
2005 Zach Emerson, Hillsboro Deering High School
2006 Alex Hall, Machester Central High School
2007 Michael Peabody, Londonderry High School 2008 David Berube, Manchester Memorial High School
2009 Justin Walker, Londonderry High School
Eligibility Open to any high school senior or currently enrolled college freshman that is planning to (or currently is) competing in intercollegiate athletics
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be present at the Millennium Mile in order to receive the scholarship. (No announcement of the recipient prior to the race)
Instructions:
- Complete a 1 page essay answering “Why would I be a good candidate for the Jack & June Mortimer Memorial Scholarship.”
- Copy and past the application information below into an email and attach the essay.
- Email to email to jmortiii@gmail.com
Jack & June Mortimer Memorial Scholarship Application
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Parent’s Names:
High School:
High School GPA:
High School Academic Accomplishments:
High School Sports Played:
High School Athletic Accomplishments:
College (current or future):
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By submitting this application, I certify that the above information is accurate.
Please submit the application and essay via email attachment to jmortiii@gmail.com by the day prior to the race at 5pm.
You must be present at the Millennium Mile post race awards ceremony in order to receive the scholarship.