OHIO & KENTUCKY USSSA BASKETBALL
2016
Who is eligible?
The USSSA E.A. Ramsey College Scholarship award is reserved for high school students (and USSSA athletes or youth sports officials!) who during the year of application are in their senior year of high school and already accepted into the college of their choice. Exceptions may be made for applicants who are in accelerated programs, but this must be made clear in the application process and proof of admission is still required with the application.
Criteria for selection
The USSSA E.A. Ramsey College Scholarship Program uses multiple criteria in the selection process. Among these are: academic success, athletic success/participation, extracurricular activity demonstration (citizenship), and USSSA involvement above-and-beyond the norm (officiating or helping to run leagues, tournaments, or fund raisers). Academic success includes overall high school graduating GPA and test results from SAT, ACT, or other pre-college testing., if taken. Athletic success/participation is heavily slanted toward “USSSA” participation but not restricted to that. Submitter should provide evidence of involvement in high school sports and other associations, as well. And, submitters who have experience officiating USSSA sports or helped administer leagues or tournaments are especially rewarded. For helping contribute to USSSA success, we are interested in contributing to yours! Citizenship is all about involvement in activities of all sorts, not just those restricted to school activities. This might include church activities, social clubs, political involvement, community involvement, etc. We are looking for and proud to recognize outstanding achievement in diverse fields.
How much is a USSSA scholarship worth?
USSSA budgets for the scholarship in its general budget each year. The amount provided for college scholarships, however, may not be a fixed amount each year. To date, no scholarship amount has been less than $500…to be spent as the recipient desires. However, future candidates may be award more, depending upon the number of overall submittals or based upon what the Committee feels might be “special merit.” Recipients will receive a lump sum payment from our National HQ and are then free to spend the award on anything from actual tuition, room & board, books, or other expenses.
Who to submit my application to?
USSSA E.A Ramsey College Scholarship submittals, once they are endorsed by your sports’ State Director, National Program Coordinator, or Executive Board Member, should be sent to: USSSA College Scholarship Program 611 Line Drive Kissimmee, FL 34744 In order to allow for efficient follow-up, if needed, it is absolutely critical that all contact information be complete, accurate, and legible.
When are submittals due?
Submittals for the USSSA E.A. Ramsey College Scholarships are due to National Headquarters in Kissimmee, FL no later than 15 August of each season. Remember, however, submittals must be endorsed by a USSSA State Director, Program Coordinator, or Executive Board members as a part of the submittal process. Announcements are typically made at our USSSA National Convention, which is held in November each year. College Scholarship winners who are “local” to our National Convention site each year are welcome to attend to receive their awards in person.
