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The John Cornelius-Max English Scholarship is available to eligible qualified dependents of Marine Corps tankers and dependents of military members who served in a Marine Corps tank unit. Dependents, including spouses, children, and up to grandson or granddaughter of a Marine tanker may apply. The applicant may also be an active duty or reserve Marine tanker or Marine in another occupational specialty who has served in a Marine tank unit. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or a student, with at least 12 units in an accredited junior college, 4-year college, or university. Scholarships are restricted to academic programs leading to a four-year baccalaureate degree. Scholarships may be renewed each school year for a total of four years of undergraduate study. Scholarships will be awarded based on best qualified and most deserving. Determination of best qualified and most deserving is based on scholarship (GPA and school honors), extracurricular activities (sports, clubs and academic societies, and community service). Another evaluation point will be the applicant's personal essay and two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Paul Flaherty Athletic Scholarship is made possible through memorials in memory of Paul and contributions of the Flaherty family. Paul's love for athletics, his love for young people, and his desire to help them get a good chance in life prompted him to donate funds to create this scholarship. This scholarship is open to any boy or girl who has participated in high school athletics. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically. Only high school seniors and college level freshmen or sophomores who are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved college or institution will be considered. Three letters of recommendation are required, one must be from a former coach. Applications must be received in the American Legion Department of Kansas headquarters. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Curt Greene, who served in many capacities in the Standardbred industry after working his way through school. A member of the Harness Racing Hall of Fame Communicator's Corner, Curt brought energy and enthusiasm to every position he held and this scholarship is intended for those who share his passion for racing. Applicants must have a keen interest in harness racing. Graduate Studentss are not eligible. Applicants for HHYF scholarships must be at least high school seniors and preferably under the age of 25. The selection criteria for all of the scholarships include demonstrated scholastic achievement, including but not limited to the applicant's GPA; financial need; completeness of application, quality of essay, and video questions. In a video, answer the question: How has your association with harness racing been a positive influence on your life? Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Established in 1996, NativeVision awards four college scholarships annually to outstanding Native American youth entering their first year of college with a commitment to education, athletics, and leadership. Applicants must be high school seniors. Candidates must provide proof of tribal membership, or denote why proof is not applicable; demonstrate a sustained involvement in tribal community and an applied concern for Indigenous issues and initiatives; demonstrate involvement in extracurricular, athletic activities, and/or additional learned skills (languages, computer skills, software or programs fluent in, etc.); and be admitted to an accredited community college or four-year undergraduate program for fall 2024. Two recommendation forms including written statements from recommenders (who is a family member) must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact Marlena Hammen, Administrative Program Coordinator for more information.

The Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball Scholarship is open to Nebraska American Legion Baseball players in their last year of Legion Baseball eligibility and/or graduating seniors. Selection of recipients will be based on complete applications, financial need, academic achievement and school and community involvement. Students must attend a post-secondary educational institution, and must have maintained a grade point average (GPA) in the upper 50 percent of their graduating class. Certification blocks signed by the school official, applicant and parent or guardian; and three letters of recommendation must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

As college costs are a major challenge for most families, in 2001, Babe Ruth League established a College Scholarship program to provide financial assistance to former Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball players looking to further their education beyond high school. Applicants must be a high school senior or an enrolled college student at the time of application. Babe Ruth League College Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant's high school academic achievement, participating activities, community involvement and on the contents of the essay. The awarding of a Babe Ruth League College Scholarship is not dependent upon collegiate athletic participation. Babe Ruth League employees and their immediate families are not eligible to qualify for any Babe Ruth League sponsored scholarship. If the verification of college enrollment is not available at the time of application submission and the applicant is selected to receive a scholarship, such verification will be required before a check is issued. Accepted forms of verification include a tuition bill or semester schedule. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Babe Ruth League Inc. for more information.

The Marian Wood Baird College Scholarship is available to high school seniors who have excelled academically, demonstrated achievements in leadership and participated extensively in an organized community tennis program (such as USTA School Tennis, USTA National Junior Tennis League (NJTL), USTA Team Tennis or USTA High Performance or other such qualified programs as determined by the Scholarship Committee). Applicants must demonstrate sportsmanship on and off the court. The scholarship will be awarded over a term of four years. The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA must be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are also required. One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor and one must be from a tennis mentor. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the United States Tennis Association Foundation for more information.

The Dwight F. Davis Memorial Scholarship was created by the late Dwight F. Davis, III, grandson of Dwight Filley Davis, and is now generously supported by the Davis family. It is their wish that the recipients maintain contact with them. The scholarship will be awarded for over four years and administered directly to the college or university in which the student is enrolled. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have excelled academically, demonstrated community service and participated in National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) programming. The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA must be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are also required. One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor and one must be from a tennis mentor. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the United States Tennis Association Foundation for more information.

The Dwight Mosley Scholarship Award is available to high school seniors of ethnically diverse heritage who have excelled academically and participated extensively in an organized community tennis program. Applicants must demonstrate sportsmanship on and off the court. The scholarship will be awarded for over four years and administered directly to the college or university in which the student is enrolled. The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA must be submitted. Two letters of recommendation are also required. One must be from a teacher or guidance counselor and one must be from a tennis mentor. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the United States Tennis Association Foundation for more information.