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The
Courtney S. Crooms Foundation Grant |
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“2010 Grant Criteria” |
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Submission dates: Jan 2nd - Mar 31st, 2010 |
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Must be a U.S. citizen and a legal resident of the
State of Georgia, North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas,
Virginia, or Alabama.
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Must be a high school freshman through senior between the
ages of 14 through 18.
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Must be a member of a legitimate team/club within the
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Youth Basketball of America (YBOA)
organizations, or “High School team.”
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Must have a “B” grade point average (3.0) or higher on a 4.0
GPA scale.
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Must submit an essay: include a full-length “Digital”
color photo in a team uniform (preferably an action shot).
No less than 400 words about yourself, your interests, and
your goals after high school.
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Must have five letters of recommendation: two academic,
one from a current and one from a previous
year teacher; two athletic; and one community, civic, or
from a guidance counselor).
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Must submit an official “sealed” transcript of
currently enrolled classes which clearly states letter grade
and GPA.
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Must have participated in a social or civic activity: e.g.,
church auxiliary, community program, and/or volunteer
related activity.
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—Grant finalists [only] will be notified by mail and a
telephone interview via conference call is mandatory for all
finalists being considered. |
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—Applicants with a medically diagnosed learning disability (and
who meet the other requirements) may apply with a G.P.A. of 2.0
or higher. |
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—Applicants may reapply so long as they continue to meet
established criteria and foundation guidelines. |
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*Packets and digital photos may be scanned and submitted via
email as email attachments; however, all sealed transcripts
MUST be submitted by mail. (Email to:
Mcrooms@c-cfoundation.org
or
Dcrooms@c-cfoundation.org) |
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**Any incomplete packets, or those postmarked after the grant
submission deadline date will NOT be viewed or
considered. |
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Once grant recipients have been chosen head coaches will be
contacted for applicable fees. Any false or misleading
information given to the foundation regarding registration or
scheduled tournament fees (on behalf of a player) will result in
all current and future funding being withheld for players under
said coach. The foundation will make every effort to track teams
tournament participation. |
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Download Grant Application (PDF) |
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