Derk Golden Memorial Scholarship
Derk was an incredible athlete in both high school and college. Derk excelled and was the quarterback and captain of his team both junior and senior year and was awarded most outstanding football player. Derk loved all sports, especially football, and learned many positive lessons through them.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Derk Golden by supporting athletes in their pursuit of higher education.
Any high school senior or undergraduate student who’s an athlete with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why you’re passionate about your sport, the role it plays in your life, and what sports have taught you about yourself.
Why are you passionate about your sport and how does it play an important part in your life? What have sports taught you about yourself?
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The application deadline is Mar 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Apr 15, 2024.
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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 15, 2024. 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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