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Any team manager or head coach of an American Legion (post-affiliated) team may nominate a player for consideration of this award. The scholarship application, letters of recommendation and certification form must be submitted to the department headquarters. Three letters of testimony must be attached to the nomination form. Applicants must also attach a one-page letter of recommendation from their: (1) Legion coach or team manager (2) American Legion post commander or adjutant (3) Community leader. The Department Baseball scholarship winners shall be considered for The American Legion All Academic Team sponsored by Diamond Sports, the official baseball for American Legion national tournaments. Applicants must have graduated from high school, be on a current roster (American Legion National Baseball Electronic Registration Form) filed with National Headquarters, and be part of a team affiliated with an American Legion post. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The GCSAA Scholars Competition was developed to recognize outstanding students planning careers in golf and turfgrass management. Marginalized or underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. An applicant must be an undergraduate student and currently enrolled in a two or more year accredited program related to golf and turfgrass management. Seniors graduating prior to the application deadline of June 1 are ineligible. Applicants must have completed their first year (24 credit hours or equivalent) in a program related to golf course management. Selection criteria for this program includes academic excellence, work experience, extracurricular activities, and potential to become a leading professional in the golf course management industry. The Advisor's Report completed by your academic advisor or the head of the department at the school that you currently attend and the Superintendent's Report completed by a golf course superintendent for whom you have worked must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact GCSAA for more information.

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 Dorothy Campbell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors of Oregon high schools. Preference will be given to students with participation on their high school golf team, if available (including intramural team). This scholarship is automatically renewable if renewal criteria are met. February 15 is the Early Bird deadline and April 1 is the final deadline for all materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion 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 West Virginia Golf Association Scholarship will be awarded to students in any college or university who have either (1) Played golf in West Virginia as an amateur for recreation or competition, or (2) have been or are presently employed in West Virginia as a caddie, groundskeeper, etc. Applicants must also include a reference by a coach, golf professional, or employer and explain how the game of golf has made an impact in their life. This must also be reflected in the required personal essay. Applicants must submit their most recent grades. They do not have to be the official transcripts. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation for more information.

The NCAA awards scholarships annually to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are at least in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. Athletics and academic achievements, campus involvement, community service, volunteer activities and demonstrated leadership are evaluated. Student-athletes must be in the final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or must have completed athletic eligibility; must be in the final year of undergraduate academic work or received an undergraduate degree; must be enrolled in a graduate degree granting program within one-year after the academic year the scholarship was awarded; and are outstanding citizens and excellent role models for the institution and intercollegiate athletics. Four letters of recommendation are required. Fall application opens on September 15, 2022 and closes on Jan 10, 2023. Winter application opens on January 10, 2023 and closes on April 4, 2023. Spring application opens on March 15, 2023 and ends on June 5, 2023. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship aims to increase the pool of and opportunities for qualified minority and female candidates in intercollegiate athletics through graduate scholarships. The NCAA awards scholarships to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of graduate studies. The applicant must be seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports administration or program that will help the applicant obtain a career in intercollegiate athletics, such as athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or a career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics. Applicants must be in at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or will not be using any remaining athletics eligibility. They must be outstanding citizens and excellent role models for the institution and intercollegiate athletics. Applicants must have performed with distinction as a student body member at their respective undergraduate institution. The applicant's involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, commitment to pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics and promise for success in such a career will be considered. Three letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

In memory of Kae Sumner-Einfeldt, Virginia Linquist-Winker, Robert Rader and Carolyn Goldstein, the Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving high school seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). Scholarships will be based on merit and legacy. Applicants must meet the minimum height requirements for membership in Tall Clubs International: 5' 10" (178 cm) for women and 6' 2" (188 cm) for men, both in stocking feet. Applicants must intend to enter an accredited United States or Canadian college or university and agree that enrollment must be completed within the current calendar year. Applicants must request sponsorship from an active TCI Member Tall Club participating in the Scholarship Program in your state/province of residence; or have a TCI Member-at-Large participating in the Scholarship Program in your state/province of residence. Two recommendation rating sheets and two letters of recommendations are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.