Memorial Scholarship
THE TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL BOOSTERS
BRIAN ADAMS & JASON CARUSO
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The completed application form, essay, letters of recommendation and your official transcript must be submitted to Coach Averitt no later than April 4, 2025.
Purpose:
Brian Adams was an alumnus of Trinity High School and a passionately dedicated fan of the Trinity Trojan baseball team until his untimely passing due to complications related to diabetes in 2011. Jason Caruso was also an alumnus of Trinity High School and a beloved teacher and coach at Trinity for 22 years before his untimely passing in March 2022. This scholarship honors both Brian's and Jason’s positive attitudes, leadership and their enduring spirits in the face of adversity. Beginning with the Class of 2022, the Trojan Baseball program will award two Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $500 each to 1-2 special senior players.
Scholarship Criteria:
Must be a Trinity High School senior on the THS baseball team.
Must graduate from Trinity High School in the current year.
Shall have demonstrated positive character traits and good citizenship through school, community, athletic, religious, and/or other related activities or organizations.
Must have maintained an academic standard in line with college/university acceptance. The recipients may attend any trade school, junior college, college or university of her/his choice.
Financial need will be considered a factor, but will constitute only one consideration. Extracurricular activities will also be considered, but will constitute only one consideration, as well. The dollar amount of each award will be paid directly to the college or Institute of higher learning (recipient's choice) at the time of registration or to the recipient upon proof of payment signed by the college or institution.
Must provide a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, administrator, employer or religious/civic/community leader.
The scholarships must be secured within one calendar year from the time of high school graduation. The recipients, upon advance notification, are requested to be in attendance at the designated meetings of presentation to help honor the memories of Jason and Brian.
The spirit of these awards is not consistent with a recipient who has been awarded a full scholarship. Disclosure of such an award is required.