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2023 Chasers Charities - Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship Application

2023 Chasers Charities - Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship Application

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The Chasers Charities - Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship, sponsored by the Weitz Company, recognizes local high school athletes for their hard work, character, and volunteer-ism to make an impact on our local community as well as their peers. The scholarship is awarded to one Black male and one Black female who participate in athletics. $1,000.00 is awarded to each winner and is aimed to benefit their college education. 

Application deadline is March 10, 2023. 


To be eligible to apply, the student must:
  • Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident.
  • Reside in the following counties: Sarpy, Douglas, Cass, Lancaster, and Pottawattamie.
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. 
  • Be a Black, high school student-athlete.
  • Be a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution.

To apply for this scholarship, the student must provide:
  • their current, complete transcript of grades.
  • a letter of recommendation from a current supervising principal, coach or guidance counselor. 
  • their personal statement of how and why sports have been important in their life. 
  • an essay answering this question: "Which athlete has inspired you and why? Please include examples."
Eligibility Questions









Documents




Winners will be notified no later than March 31, 2023. A ceremony will take place during an Omaha Storm Chasers home game on April 22, 2023.

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