Essay Submissions

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as student athletes in high school.

• The scholarship is open to student athletes of all sports and disciplines.

• The essay topic is "The Intersection of Sports and Academics: My Journey as a Student Athlete."

• Essays should explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned as a student athlete striving for excellence both in sports and academics.

• Essays must be a minimum of 500 words and should not exceed 600 words.

• The essay must be typed and formatted with 12-point font, double-spaced, and with standard margins.

• Include your name, contact information, and school at the top of the first page.

• Essays must be original and written solely by the applicant.

• Any sources or references used must be properly cited.

• Plagiarism will result in disqualification from the scholarship program.

• Essays must be submitted electronically via the essay submission page

• Essays will be evaluated based on creativity, clarity, originality, coherence, and relevance to the essay topic.

• Judges will assess the applicant's ability to articulate their experiences and insights as a student athlete.

• Academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and community involvement may also be considered.

• A panel of judges will review all submitted essays.

• Finalists may be contacted for an interview or additional information.

• The scholarship recipient will be notified via email and announced on our website.

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• The scholarship award is intended to support the recipient's educational expenses.

• The scholarship award is non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash.

• ​By submitting an essay, applicants grant permission for their essay to be published on our website or in promotional materials related to the scholarship program.