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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:

    • Participating in organized softball has taught me

    • The lessons from softball that I will take into adulthood are…

  • 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.








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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. ¨ 

  • A 400 – 600-word essay on one of the following two topics: 

    • 1. “Participating in organized softball has taught me…” 

    • 2. “The lessons from softball that I will take into adulthood are…” ¨ 

  • High school transcript or latest semester report card and written confirmation from school as to expected graduation date.


Applicant’s signature: _________________________________

Date _______________________ 

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South County Softball League

P.O. Box 20894 
Roanoke, Virginia 24018

Email Us: [email protected]
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