Description
The Jerry McGee Endowed Scholarship was created in honor of Jerry McGee for his 24+ years of service as executive director of the North Carolina Athletic Directors’ Association (NCADA). This award is unique in that it honors student-athletes who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity and returning to excel beyond expectations in their respective scholastic athletic sport(s).
Application deadline: March 17th
Requirements
1. Nominee must be a senior, male or female student athlete participating on at least one (1) varsity team during the 2022-23 school year.
2. Nominee must have overcome adversity that affected his/her level of play or ability to participate in NCHSAA sports.
3. Nominee must have returned to sport(s) and demonstrated achievement and bravery beyond expectations.
4. Nominee must demonstrate good sportsmanship and ethical behavior on and off the playing field.
5. Nominee must meet at least the minimal NCHSAA academic requirements.
6. Nominations/applications must be completed and submitted by a school administrator (i.e. athletic director, coach, athletic trainer, principal, etc.).
7. Supplemental materials will not be accepted.
Award Amount
$1,500
Website: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/83705-North-Carolina-High-School-Athletic-Association-Inc