South County Softball League (SCSL)
Griffith Student Athlete Scholarship Program
Introduction
The SCSL student athlete scholarship program provides college scholarships to deserving young women demonstrating sportsmanship, citizenship, and commitment to the game of softball that resulted in a positive impact on their own development and SCSL as a whole. A $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded each year to be used at an accredited college, university, or vocational institution toward direct costs (tuition, books, room & board).
The scholarship will be awarded in April.
Eligibility
Applicants are eligible to apply for a scholarship award in their senior year of high school to be used for their freshman year of college. Each applicant must have completed at least 2 full seasons of softball with SCSL.
Application
Eligible participants must submit their completed application packages to SCSL no later than March 31. Please mail applications to: SCSL, P.O. Box 20894, Roanoke, VA 24018 or email to SCSL at [email protected] Please include in the application package:
A completed SCSL scholarship application form
A 400–600-word essay on one of two topics:
High school transcript or the latest semester report card and written confirmation from school as to the expected graduation date
If submitting via email, application documents must be submitted as a single.pdf document
Selection
The SCSL Board of Directors will review all applications. The board may elect to interview the candidates to make a final decision.
Award
Funds will be distributed upon proof that a deposit was submitted to a school of higher education; or by providing evidence of valid registration at the selected accredited college/university.
Questions
Questions or requests for clarification should be emailed to [email protected] Please note that questions should be directed in advance of the deadline. SCSL is unable to extend the deadline.
South County Softball League (SCSL)
Griffith Student Athlete Scholarship Program
Please complete in blue or black ink, or type directly into this form. Additional pages may be attached. A transcript from your guidance office must be attached to this application or emailed directly to [email protected] Please be sure you allow two weeks for your guidance department to send a transcript.
You may download a pdf of this application by clicking here: Griffith Student Athlete Scholarship Program Application
Please provide a personal statement describing your differentiating qualities as well as your educational and career plans and goals:
Applicant’s Full Name ____________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
Phone _____________________
Date of Birth _______________
Email of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) _________________________________________
High school you currently attend _________________________________________
Graduation date ____________________
College/university/vocation school you will attend _____________________
Planned course of study _________________________
How many total seasons have you played softball for SCSL? _______________
Please explain your softball or league involvement (e.g., umpiring, volunteering at clinics, coaching):
Please list your special achievements, honors, and recognition:
Please list your extracurricular activities (e.g. athletics, organizations/clubs; include number of years and offices held) Community involvement/volunteer service and employment:
Please provide a personal statement describing your differentiating qualities as well as your educational and career plans and goals:
CHECKLIST
Below are the required items to Include with this form – incomplete packages will not be considered for the award. ¨
Applicant’s signature: _________________________________
Date _______________________