Established in 2021, the Robert Rodenkichen Memorial Track and Field Scholarship will be awarded on an as needed basis to a student-athlete who demonstrates both strong athletic competitiveness and academic performance with plans to continue track and field competition at the collegiate level. Scholarship funds are intended to assist a student with fees associated with tuition, housing, and course textbooks.
The scholarship is offered to a William L. Dickinson High School (Jersey City, New Jersey) senior participating on the Girls or Boys Track and Field Team who will be enrolled as a full-time college student. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and have earned at least one varsity letter in Track and Field. The scholarship recipient can receive 1) up to $2000 if attending a four-year institution or 2) up to $1000 if attending a two-year institution. Applicants must be recommended by a Teacher, a Dickinson High School Track and Field Team Coach, or the Athletic Director.
For more information or questions contact us at rodenkirchenfoundation@gmail.com
Past Recipients
2025
Bergson Nestor, Rowan University
Alejandro Arreaga, Essex County College
2023
Jose Espinal, Ramapo College
Malik Bails, William Patterson University via Georgian Court University
2022
Michelle Itoua, Montclair State University
Arwa Mahmoud, Montclair State University
