Burgess Family / USATF Foundation Educational and Vocational Tuition Reimbursement Program

01 Nov Burgess Family / USATF Foundation Educational and Vocational Tuition Reimbursement Program

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PITTSBURGH – 

The USATF Foundation, with a multi-year funding commitment from the Burgess Family Foundation, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Burgess Family / USATF Foundation Educational and Vocational Tuition Reimbursement Program. The Program has been established to provide financial support to USATF Foundation grant award winners who wish to further pursue their educational and vocational learning and training.

John Burgess of the Burgess Family Foundation and a USATF Foundation Board Director commented, “We are excited to establish this program with the USATF Foundation to assist our sponsored athletes as they prepare for life outside of track and field. Given the rapidly changing complexities of today’s workplace, these grants will assist in providing scholarship assistance for further educational and vocational courses and training that will help the recipient athletes be better prepared for life beyond the sport.”

“These grants further the USATF Foundation’s commitment to supporting our elite track & field athletes. The tuition assistance provides a framework for our athletes to plan their futures and be leaders in their communities.  We thank the Burgess family for their tremendous generosity,” stated USATF Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The applicant must be a current or prior year post-collegiate USATF Foundation grant award winner
  • The Program will run annually from September 1st after the establishment of that year’s USATF Foundation Grantees. (An initial pilot program will run from January 1, 2025 through September 1, 2025)
  • Recipients will be reimbursed up to $6,000 and must earn at least a 2.0 or “C” for each academic course and/or satisfactory completion of a vocational course
  • The course must be academic in nature (working toward a career), funds are not meant to explore a new hobby
  • Reimbursements are for tuition and books (not for registration fees, housing, meal plans, late fees, parking, etc.)
  • Request for approval must include a completed application and proper documentation when it becomes available from the institution where the course/training has been completed

Tuition Reimbursement Checklist

  • Gather all tuition documentation. Documentation needs to have your name, institution name, term (quarter or semester)
  • Required Documentation:
    • Official Transcript – Must be from the College or Registrar’s
    • Official Invoice – outlining the tuition cost, fees, and book receipts
    • Official Tuition Receipt – shows proof of payment from specific institution matching the invoiced items

Link to Apply:

https://www.tfaforms.com/5152487



The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.