Marked As Winners Youth Football Camp Program
Senior Class of 2024
Scholarship Award
Eligibility:
Marked As Winners Youth Foundation will award up to ten (10) scholarships to 2023-2024 college-bound high school seniors residing or attending school in the Riverside and San Bernardino County areas.
Scholarship Categories:
- Scholar-Athlete: This category is for young men or women who excelled in the classroom, participated in high school sports in their senior year and intend to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program or two-year community college – Minimum 3.5 GPA required.
As a student, Marcus always held himself accountable for being in position to make the play. He is no stranger to hard work. All throughout his academic career, he excelled on and off the field, balancing academic achievement and sports. As a high school senior, Williams graduated with a 4.4 GPA while playing on the Varsity Football, Basketball and Track teams. (Four (4) – $1,000 Scholarships Available)
- Academic Excellence: This category is for young men or women graduating from high school with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and will attend a bachelor’s degree program or a two-year community college. (Four (4) – $1,000 Scholarships Available)
- Overcoming the Odds: This category is for young men or women with a documented learning disability who intend to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program, two-year community college, vocational school, or technical training program. (Two (2) – $1,000 Scholarships Available)
Scholarship applications must be submitted electronically by Monday, May 20, 2024. All scholarship recipients must be able to attend the Marcus Williams – Marked As Winners Football & Cheer Camp on Saturday, June 22nd at Eleanor Roosevelt High School Football Stadium to be considered for the scholarship funding (Participation in the camp IS NOT required)
Application Procedure:
All interested applicants will need to complete and submit the following:
- An official copy of your 2023-2024 transcript
- A one (1) page Personal Essay (double spaced, 12 size font) addressing the specific question that applies to your award category.
- A copy of your college acceptance letter
Please Note: If necessary, applicants in the area of Overcoming the Odds may seek assistance from a parent, guardian, teacher, or counselor. What special needs or challenges have you faced and how have you dealt with them and/or overcome them? How will your higher education enhance your ability to succeed despite your challenges? How will you use education to strengthen your community and make a difference in the lives of others?
