Coach "Frank" Anthony Ciccone Wrestling Scholarship
Coach “Frank” Anthony Ciccone was a pillar of the Hopatcong, New Jersey community who tragically passed away at the age of just 33. Anthony had an immediate impact on anyone who had the privilege to meet him. He had a larger than life personality and a heart of gold.
Anthony not only loved his community, but had an affinity for wrestling. More commonly known to the wrestling community as "Coach Frank", Anthony dedicated his precious time to coaching the children of the Hopatcong Young Wrestling program. When Coach Frank showed up to practice he immediately lit up the room. The kids he coached loved him and his presence resonated on the mat. Anthony left a positive impact on all who knew him.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Coach “Frank” Anthony Ciccone and maintain his legacy by supporting students who share his love for wrestling.
Any underprivileged high school or undergraduate student who has financial need and is a wrestler, ideally planning to wrestle in college, may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why you consider yourself to be an underdog, how you’ve embraced this role, and how you have used your status as an underdog to help you achieve your ambitions.
Coach Frank always rooted for an underdog, a role that is never easy to accept or embrace. In your own words based on a real-life experience, explain a situation when you were considered an underdog. How did you embrace this role and utilize it to help pursue your passion in an attempt to achieve your goal?
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The application deadline is Mar 10, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 10, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 10, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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