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In partnership with the National Basketball Association
(NBA), we are proud to administer the David J. Stern Scholarship Program, which
will provide a talented and enthusiastic student the opportunity to enhance his
or her studies at a college or university of his or her choice, including any
one of the nation's 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs). The scholarship awarded each year will be determined on the basis of
merit and need.
The recipient will receive a 3-year renewable scholarship
at $10,000 per year (for a total not to exceed $30,000). He or she will also
have the opportunity to apply to intern at the NBA league office (dependent
upon eligibility) as a rising senior and will receive direct mentorship from
Commissioner Emeritus David Stern.
Scholarship Criteria:
Enrolled
full-time at a four-year college or university
Open to all
majors with an interest in sports
Classified as a
sophomore as of the beginning of Fall, 2015
Have a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and maintains such grade point
average in each contract year in which the student receives a scholarship
Recipients must
meet certain GPA and conduct requirements each academic year to remain eligible
for renewal
Renewable
scholarship is defined as: tuition plus all mandatory fees, room & board
factoring in other available non-loan resources
The scholarship
awarded each year will be determined on the basis of merit and need
Application Process:
Resume (include
community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
2015-2016
Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
Most recent
transcript (unofficial or official transcript that includes GPA)
Recommendation
Letter from current school faculty or staff member
Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please
address the following:
Sports
teach many important lessons including teamwork, leadership and discipline. How
have you embodied these qualities in your academics, on your team (if possible)
and in your community?
Describe
what impact this scholarship will have on your education (financial or
otherwise).
Note: Candidates selected for the next phase of the
application process will have to participate in an interview that will be
conducted by TMCF.
Document format accepted: PDF or MS Word
DEADLINE: August 1, 2015 11:59 PM EST
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