The San Diego Sports Association provides underserved middle-school students with a snapshot of college life by bringing them on local campuses to hear from college administrators, coaches and athletes before watching a collegiate sporting event first-hand. Student-athletes learn about the benefits of attending college, what it takes to be a collegiate athlete and how they can potentially make higher education a reality. The learning experience is provided monthly during the school year.
For more information, contact Loni Lewis / loni@sandiegosportsassn.com.
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a Major League Baseball initiative that gives youth ages 5-17 in low income neighborhoods the opportunity to play baseball or softball for no cost. The Sports Association helps facilitate and implement the San Diego Padres RBI program on behalf of the Padres organization. This includes an 8-game baseball & softball season from June through August, tickets to a Padres game, jerseys, hats, equipment, coaches and umpires. Nearly 1,000 youth participate in the league each year.
For additional information, contact Mia Garcia / mgarcia@sandiegosportsassn.com
The San Diego Sports Association provides underserved middle-school students with a snapshot of college life by bringing them on local campuses to hear from college administrators, coaches and athletes before watching a collegiate sporting event first-hand. Student-athletes learn about the benefits of attending college, what it takes to be a collegiate athlete and how they can potentially make higher education a reality. The learning experience is provided monthly during the school year.
For more information, contact Loni Lewis / loni@sandiegosportsassn.com.
The Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship offers a $5,000 scholarship to at least five high school seniors in San Diego County each year. A second scholarship of $5,000 can also be earned, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing following the first year of college, for a total possible scholarship award of $10,000. Additionally, scholarship recipients will receive a laptop computer from Computers 2 Kids San Diego. The nominee must have demonstrated an ability to overcome personal obstacles associated with drugs or alcohol, a strong commitment to athletics and a desire to continue personal growth and development through higher education. There is no minimum GPA requirement, but academic growth will be considered.
Click here to download the 2021 Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship application.
DESCRIPTION
• One-year scholarship for $5,000 for the first year of college
• Scholarship recipients who remain in academic standing following their first year of college will earn an additional $5,000 scholarship for their second year of college
• Eligible expenses include college tuition, books and on-campus housing
• Recipients will be required to keep in periodic communication with the SDSA, to report on their progress
NOMINATION CRITERIA
• High school senior who will enroll in either a two- or four-year college
• Has overcome personal obstacles and troubles in life associated with drugs or alcohol
• Demonstrated athletic achievement and participation in organized sports
• Demonstrated leadership ability and demonstrated personal responsibility
• Demonstrated academic growth
• Demonstrated financial need
• Has a strong commitment to setting and reaching life goals
• Has a strong commitment to setting and reaching life goals
SUBMISSION PROCESS
• All submissions must include: the completed nomination form, a copy of the student’s high school transcripts and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or counselor. The letter of recommendation should attest to why the nominee’s behavior, attitude, desire and character warrant this scholarship.
• All applications should be submitted by a coach, teacher, counselor or principal and are due by March 31, 2021 (deadline extended).
TO DONATE
Please click here directing you to the official SDSA PayPal.
Click here to meet the 2020 Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship recipients.
For additional information, contact Loni Lewis / loni@sandiegosportsassn.com
The SDSA traces its roots back to the San Diego Hall of Champions and Breitbard Athletic Foundation, which were founded by the legendary Bob Breitbard.
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