The Endurance Series

Endurance. For us, endurance speaks to the spirit needed to overcome adversity. Endurance is the determination needed to not only succeed but to thrive in life. The endurance series is our way of inspiring our community through speaker-centered events that focus on stories of endurance, perseverance and overcoming fear.

The Fearless Scholarship challenges students to confront their personal fears and explore how overcoming them can unlock new opportunities. Finalists will attend the Endurance Series Event and have the opportunity to meet our speaker, Colin O’Brady, a 10x world record-holding endurance athlete, NY Times bestselling author, and the first person in history to cross Antarctica solo.

Fearless Scholarship Event – Event Overview & Registration

September 18th | 5:30–9:00PM | 745 N. Vulcan Ave Encinitas 92024

Empowering Purpose. Inspiring Fearlessness.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the courage and ambition of local high school students who are boldly pursuing their dreams, without fear. The Fearless Scholarship supports juniors and seniors who are taking real risks to follow their passion.

This year’s featured speaker is Colin O’Brady, a 10x world record-holding endurance athlete, New York Times bestselling author, and the first person in history to cross Antarctica solo and unaided. His story is one of perseverance, resilience, and purpose, and it perfectly embodies the mission of the Fearless Scholarship.

Event Schedule

5:30 PM – Registration & Networking
6:30 PM – Speaker Presentation: Colin O’Brady
7:30 PM – Scholarship Finalists Introduced
8:00 PM – Scholarship Awards Ceremony
9:00 PM – Event Close

Special Guests & VIP Attendees

Previous years have welcomed community leaders like:

Mike McGill
Frank Shamrock
Members of the business, nonprofit, and creative communities

Why Attend

Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or supporter, you’ll leave inspired. Help us uplift the next generation of fearless changemakers.

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About the Fearless Scholarship – How to Apply

About the Scholarship

1st Prize: $2,000
2nd Prize: $1,000
3rd Prize: $500
(Prizes may increase depending on sponsor contributions)

Ten finalists will be selected from student submissions. Each finalist will:

Present via Zoom to our esteemed panel of judges (including Colin O’Brady)
Attend the event in person
Be recognized for their courage and purpose

Who Should Apply

San Diego County high school juniors and seniors who are:

Taking real steps to overcome fear
Passionate about a mission, purpose, or dream
Ready to articulate how they’re pushing through adversity

Applications Include:

A short online form
A 500-word essay
Optional: photo or video submission

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor – Support the Fearless Scholarship

Your Brand. Their Future.

When you sponsor the Fearless Scholarship, you invest directly in the future of local students, helping them overcome fear and pursue their dreams with courage and clarity.