Scholarship Details
The Mike Davis Team Spirit Award was established by Mike's family and friends as a loving tribute to his spirit and to his memory. A graduate of Freedom High School, Mike was on the varsity basketball team in his senior year, and supported his teammates during games as well as practice. He loved basketball and he loved the unselfish spirit of athletics. His wholesome attitude and enthusiasm were an inspiration to the team and are the reason that this scholarship award was created.
Eligibility
A graduating senior member of the Freedom High School (Burke County) boys or girls basketball team.
CFWNC ensures that all scholarship recipients are selected on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis and that selections are based on specific guidelines and criteria for each fund.
Selection Criteria
- Current member of the boys or girls basketball team
- Graduating Senior
- Strong moral character
- Exemplary sportsmanship
- Puts team before self
- Enthusiastic participation at practice and support at basketball games
- Plans attendance at an accredited 4-year college/university or a 2-year community college or vocational school
How to Apply
To apply, students must complete an application online. The application, along with the two required letters of recommendation, must be submitted by the deadline.
Click here to apply.
Application Procedure
The scholarship program is administered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Please direct any questions about this scholarship to the foundation, at scholarships@cfwnc.org.
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