We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2020 Rebelle Rally Scholarship – Program One. The scholarships attracted numerous applicants from across the country and beyond. This is the first ever scholarship program for the Rebelle Rally, and began with the generosity of two anonymous Rebelles. Subsequently, a third anonymous Rebelle approached the organization with the desire to contribute additional funding specifically for an international team. Because of that new donation combined with the original amount, Program One was able to fund more applicants than originally anticipated.

The program offers funding towards registration cost of the Rebelle Rally for new teams only, with levels ranging from 1 ($1,000), 2 ($2,000), and the max amount of level 3 ($3,000). To be eligible for a scholarship, teams were required to complete an online application as well as participate in a phone interview. And the applications received and statements made during the interviews were truly inspiring. After a careful review of each application, in-depth interviews, and much deliberation, it is our pleasure to share with you the winners chosen by the selection committee:

2020 Rebelle Rally Team Scholarship Winners – Program One:

Tasha Booth/Abbey Charles

Rochelle Bovee/Melissa Vander Wilt

Jessi Puffenbarger/Laurie Bresnahan

Tracie Sell/Wendy Phillips

Liza Tough/Sue Chapin

Nicole Wakelin/Alice Chase

More information about these teams as well all 2020 teams will be found in the Team Bio section on our website starting October 1st.

Program Two is currently open with new teams eligible to apply. The deadline for Program Two is July 1, with announcement of winners by August 1. Criteria reviewed includes but is not limited to fundraising efforts and team momentum. Applicants who applied for Program One and did not receive funding are eligible to reapply for Program Two.

The Rebelle Rally congratulates all winners and looks forward to welcoming them on the start line this fall.