~ Scholarship Information ~
The Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame has been honoring the outstanding achievements of individuals in the sports community of Guilford County since 2005. As we look to the future, we are excited and pleased to announce the creation of the Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame Student-Athlete Scholarship Program.
Beginning in the spring of 2025, two worthy high school student-athletes from Guilford County will be selected to each receive a $1,000 scholarship to attend the institution of their choice. Candidates for the scholarships will be evaluated on their academic and athletic performance, as well as their community involvement. The scholarship recipients will be announced at the May 2025 press conference when the Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is introduced. The scholarship awards will be paid directly to the institutions the students will attend.
The Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame Student-Athlete Scholarship Program is an investment in the next generation of student-athletes. Inductees into the Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame often acknowledge and offer their appreciation to those who have helped them along the way.
Scholarship Management
The Guilford County Sports Hall Of Fame will manage its College Scholarship program as determined by the Board of Directors and the Scholarship Selection Committee.
Eligibility for Scholarship
Scholarship applicants must be graduating high school seniors who reside in Guilford County. They must have participated in athletics during their high school career. They must have no full scholarship of any kind.
Terms of Scholarship
The scholarship is a one-time grant – it is not a recurring annual scholarship. It will be paid directly to the two or four-year accredited institution of higher learning which the individual has selected to attend.
Amount(s) of Scholarship
The amount of each scholarship and the total amount to be awarded for all scholarships in a particular year will be determined by the GCSHOF Board of Directors. The goal is to award two (2) $1,000.00 scholarships each year, starting in 2025.
Selection Criteria
- Graduating high school senior living in Guilford County
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on an unweighted scale; student(s) must be in good academic standing
- School / Community involvement
- Athletic Participation
- Essay(s) on application
- Recommendation by a teacher/coach/mentor/minister, etc.
Additional Documents
An application file is NOT complete until a non-parent/guardian representative of the applicant’s choosing - this can be a Teacher, Coach, Minister, mentor, etc. - sends us a letter of recommendation on their behalf. This document can be in email form or an attachment that may be sent to: GCSHOFscholarshipinfo@gmail.com
Scholarship Deadline
Scholarship applications are due no later than April 15 of the current year.
(Note: The percentage weight for each of the selection criteria will be determined but not released to the applicants)