Applications are now open for the first round of UNITY Sneaker Scholarships in partnership with ASICS. We will be awarding 25 pairs of sneakers to athletes within our community.

UNITY exists to remove barriers so that athletes of color can be more represented in endurance spaces. Access to proper gear (especially quality running shoes) is one of the most common barriers. Through this scholarship, we aim to lower that barrier and create more opportunities for athletes to train, compete, and move with confidence.

UNITY exists to reduce barriers and increase representation for athletes of color in endurance spaces. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented communities to apply.

Important Details:

  • Application Deadline: March 16 at 11:59 PM

  • Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

  • Scholarship recipients will be notified via email by March 21. We will also do an IG Live

Please complete the form in its entirety to be considered.

We are deeply grateful to ASICS, DMV Tech Rep Chris Kash, and the entire UNITY community for making this possible.

Applications open until March 16, 2026 at 11:59pm est

UNITY does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Demographic information collected is used solely for impact reporting and community growth.