Cortez Youth Basketball Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a graduating senior who has participated in the Cortez Youth Basketball program, played basketball at M-CHS for four years of their high school career who will attend post-secondary education: college, university, or vocational school. Minimum 3.2 GPA required.

Decision Criteria

Scholarship awards will be based upon academic standing, desire to obtain a post-secondary education, school activities, community involvement, and work experience. If there are multiple finalists, interviews may be scheduled. Depending on fund balance, scholarships can range from $500 to $1000 for a one year, non-renewable scholarship.

Application Documentation

Please make sure that all items are furnished on the list below; incomplete applications will not be considered:

• Online General Scholarship Application, including one letter of recommendation from one of your basketball coaches
• Cortez Youth Basketball Scholarship Online Application that includes an essay

If there are multiple finalists for the scholarship, interviews may be scheduled. In the event that you are chosen for this scholarship, scholarship monies will be paid through Onward! A Legacy Foundation to the school’s financial aid office.

Thank you for your interest in our scholarship. If you have any questions, contact Onward! at scholarships@onwardfoundation.org.