COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

2023 Applications Now Open

The Golden Elite Track and Field Club and Sharmayne D. White Memorial College Scholarship Fund

Purpose: The Golden Elite Track and Field and Sharmayne D.White Memorial College Scholarship Fund will award a scholarship to two college-bound high school track & field seniors (one female and one male) based on their academic achievements and an expressed interest in pursuing a higher level of education.

Requirements: The students eligible for the award must be:

High school seniors eligible to graduate with their current class
Residents and students living and studying within Escambia County
Active participants on their high school track and field teams with letters of recommendation from their respective coaches (must be emailed or mailed postmarked by May 10, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.).
Students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (documentation will be required)
Students who can provide a letter of acceptance to attend a college, university, or trade school.

Heavy consideration will be given to students’ academic achievement and involvement within their community. Interested students should submit a scholarship application.

Guidelines: Scholarships will be awarded at the athlete’s school banquet or Golden Elite’s previously scheduled presentation.

Amount: Each scholarship will award a $500.00 one-time payment to one female and one male.

Deadline: All applications must be submitted by May 10, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.

The scholarship is funded fully by Michael and Cheryl Etheredge & The White Family

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