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Storm Chasers Awarding Ninth Annual Jackie Robinson Scholarships
Program rewards local African-American students for academic & athletic achievement
January 21, 2016
PAPILLION, Neb. — Chasers Charities, the charitable arm of the Omaha Storm Chasers, is proud to announce the ninth annual Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship contest. This program honors two local African-American students in an effort to commemorate the baseball legend that broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947.
One male and one female student in the Omaha area will be awarded a $500 dollar scholarship from Chasers Charities. Each student will be chosen based upon their work in the classroom, involvement within the community, athletic achievement and other qualities.
“We remain committed in continuing the legacy of Jackie Robinson by offering these scholarships for the ninth year,” said Storm Chasers President and General Manager Martie Cordaro. “Every year we receive many deserving applications, and we expect this year to be no different.”
Interested applicants must submit their application by March 25, and the winners honored at the Storm Chasers’ contest on April 26. To be eligible for the Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
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United States citizen or permanent resident
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Resident of Sarpy, Douglas, Cass, Lancaster or Pottawattamie County
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Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
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African-American and a high school student participating in athletics or school-sponsored activities
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High school senior or graduate planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution
More information on the application process for the Jackie Robinson Scholarship can be found online at www.chaserscharities.org under the “About” tab. Completed applications should be sent by March 25, 2016 to:
Chasers Charities
c/o Omaha Storm Chasers
Attn: Megan Burdek
12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 738-2181
About Chasers Charities. Created in 2010, the mission of Chasers Charities is to support the community through charitable contributions that benefit sports and recreational activities with a focus on youth. The foundation accomplishes this mission through financial donations, as well as in-kind support, including memorabilia, tickets and publicity.