High School Scholarship
Presented By
Bob and Jeanne Coughlin Foundation
Skyline Chili

About The Flying Pig Marathon Scholarship

The Flying Pig Marathon is committed to inspiring a passion for health and wellness in the youth of Greater Cincinnati. Beyond that, we realize the importance of education and community service. These basic principles have encouraged us to create a scholarship for high school students in the Greater Cincinnati area who are pursuing post secondary education.

What began as four one-time $2,500 scholarships has grown to $20,000 ($5,000/year) scholarships thanks to the Bob and Jeanne Coughlin Foundation and Skyline Chili. These $20,000 scholarships ($5,000/year) will be awarded to 14+ high school students who are members of their high school’s cross country or track & field team. They must exemplify our mission of giving back to the community while also showcasing a passion for running. The core values we’ll be looking for in an applicant are dedication, teamwork, and service to their school and community. If you are a high school student of this caliber, then we encourage you to apply. 

How To Apply

The following is a list of requirements in order to be considered for the scholarship. Your application will not be considered if it is found that all requirements are not met.

  1. Must be enrolled as a high school senior
  2. Must participate on a high school Cross Country or Track & Field team
  3. Must have at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA
  4. Must submit 1 recommendation letter
    • This must be from a school staff member including a teacher, coach, principal, athletic director or community leader
  5. Must submit an essay response at the application link below
  6. You must be enrolled and attend high school in the Greater Cincinnati area. Students from only the following counties are eligible to receive this scholarship:
    • Ohio: Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Warren
    • Kentucky: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton
    • Indiana: Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Switzerland, Union

Flying Pig Community Scholarship winners will be announced in April and an award ceremony will be held with more information to follow. All winners will also receive an $100 Skyline Chili gift card! Scholarship funds will be awarded directly to the bursar office at the college or university of your choice. 

As we continue our commitment to empower youth runners, we will have special opportunities for high school athletes during Flying Pig Marathon Weekend including group discounts for Flying Pig events and more! For more information on discounted registrations and other opportunities, please contact us at scholarships@flyingpigmarathon.com.

Community Scholars Breakfast

Scholarship winners will be invited to attend a celebratory breakfast and award ceremony. Details for 2026 to come.

Donate to the Scholarship Program

Thank You to Our Generous Donors:

Steve & Eleanor Haussler Gary Mitchell Peter & Laura Klekamp
Scott & Lori Miller Kyle Murray Oxford Financial Group

Past Recipients

  • Cameron Bettinger
  • Jared Brewer
  • Natalie Cimpello
  • Pratt Gibson
  • Alyse Knapschaefer
  • Allison Kopser
  • Brett Kramer
  • Sophia Krumm
  • William Laslo-Haer
  • Jocelyn Lauckner
  • Harper Mann
  • Declan McGrath
  • Alysse Niewoehner
  • Marisa Poff
  • Kenneth Rakes
  • William Sheets
  • Suriya Vijayakumar
  • Evangeline Widjaja

  • Lily Diebold
  • Ben Fahnestock
  • Mary Hallgarth
  • Joanna Hamilton
  • Brayden Holland
  • Hannah Hurlburt
  • Dominic Jackson
  • Adam Kolar
  • Alex Navarro
  • Keira O’Cull
  • Rojina Rai
  • Nathan Ruth
  • Kinsey Sullivan
  • Marquez Whitehead

  • Keene "Aiden" Bryant
  • Lavinia Gryzymajlo
  • Ben Johnson
  • Liam Lakhia
  • Grace McKay
  • Brooklyn Pickers
  • Madison Rahschulte
  • Isaac Schachleiter
  • Kate Stiens
  • Bennett Turan

  • Isaac Cross 
  • Renae Kopser
  • Joyeuse Muhorakeye 
  • Tyler Twehues

  • Zach Beneteau
  • Rebecca Laux
  • Marion Pope 
  • Josie Selm 

  • Cole Cassidy
  • Nate Grant 
  • McKenzie Halpert
  • Grace Sunderman 

  • Joseph Curtsinger
  • Katerina Lambert 
  • Benjamin Lindblad
  • Amal Masto

  • Micah Fields
  • Alexandra Hausfeld
  • Erica Langan 
  • Benjamin Spratt