The Kurt Caselli Scholarship
Now Accepting: Fall 2024 Scholarship Applications
Welcome to the Kurt Caselli Scholarship page! We are thrilled to offer scholarship awards of $6,600 to current or former racers who embody perseverance, integrity, generosity, commitment, humility, and professionalism— all the same character traits that Kurt Caselli exemplified on and off the motorcycle. Learn about how the Kurt Caselli Scholarship came to be at the bottom of this page. The scholarship award has been recently increased to $6,600 for Fall 2023 recipients and beyond. Each term, up to two candidates will be chosen as recipients. Funds will be sent directly to the school.
The deadline for Fall 2024 semester applications will be Sunday, May 12th at 11:59PM PST. Recipients will be announced at the 10th annual Caselli MotoDoffo Winery fundraising event at Doffo Winery in Temecula, California on Saturday, June 8th, 2024.
We expect all applications to be free of spelling and grammatical errors, so please proofread your application. To qualify for the scholarship, you must have at least two years of racing experience, be 18 years of age or a high school graduate, be a legal US resident, be currently enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning or in the enrollment process for the upcoming term, and submit a fully completed application (including a rider resume and an introduction video). Individuals who have previously applied but were not awarded the scholarship are welcome to re-apply. Prior scholarship recipients may only apply when reaching their next degree: MA/MS, PhD, etc.
To ensure that your institution of higher learning is accredited, please use the following resources to look up accreditation:
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA): https://www.chea.org/directories
U.S. Department of Education: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation?src=rn
We highly recommend that you verify your school's accreditation before submitting your application.
Thank you for your interest in the Kurt Caselli Scholarship! We can't wait to see the outstanding candidates who apply.
Questions/Need Help? Please email lindsey@kurtcaselli.com.
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How did the Scholarship come about?
Kurt expressed a desire to return to college and become a teacher after his career as a professional racer was over. He had a passion for working with kids and helping them build confidence and skills. Kurt's sister, Carolyn, who was already a high school English teacher, wanted to find a way to honor her brother's memory and help other racers pursue their own "Plan B" after their racing days were over.
Together, Carolyn and The Foundation worked to establish the Kurt Caselli Scholarship fund, which would be awarded twice a year to racers who were enrolled in higher education programs. The funds would go directly to the institutions to help cover the costs of tuition and other expenses. Since its inception in 2015, the scholarship fund has awarded 55 scholarships to deserving recipients.
In 2023, the scholarship amount was increased and limited to two recipients per term. This adjustment reflects the continued commitment to supporting racers who are pursuing their dreams beyond the racetrack and ensuring that Kurt's legacy lives on. Through the scholarship fund, many individuals have been given the opportunity to achieve their educational and career goals, and the foundation is proud to continue to provide this support for years to come.
We know that Kurt would be so proud of this effort!
