Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Dixie Boys Baseball
What will the Scholarship Cover?
The DBB, Incorporated scholarship provides eleven (I I) $1,250.00 cash awards. The scholarship plaque will be presented to a successful candidate at the most appropriate venue. Checks will be mailed to the school upon verification of enrollment.
Who Should Apply?
Outstanding High School Seniors who have participated in a franchised DBB, Incorporated program and plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university may apply. DBB, Incorporated programs include Boys Baseball for boys 13 and 14 years old; Pre-Majors Baseball for boys 15 thru 17 years old; and Majors Baseball for boys 15 thru 19 years old.
Applications will be taken from January 1st thru April 1st each year: The winners will be selected by May I st and notified immediately.
Application process:
- Fill out the application form, sign and mail to the Commissioner before the deadline date.
- Have your parents or guardian fill out and sign their section of the application form.
- Include two letters of recommendation. The letter should come from individual who has a good knowledge of your achievements and potential. The second recommendation could be from a school official or from a person other than a relative.
- Include or have a statement of participation sent by A LOCAL LEAGUE OFFICIAL. Statement should include: (I) Applicant's years of participation, (2) Applicant's attitude when in programs, and (3) Applicant's ability to demonstrate team effort and leadership.
- Include a copy of your a personal essay. It may be 150 words or less, handwritten. Your career objectives, how college ties into that, and how you expect to contribute to society can form the basis of your essay. However, if you choose to be more creative, you may select another format for your essay. The essay provides a way in which to become better acquainted with you.
- D'YB,Inc., ages 12 and under, has an established scholarship program and applications should be made separately to their organization.
- Submit one picture--coat & tie, cap & gown, or other formal wear preferred.
Check List (Include all items listed below):
- Complete application
- Letter of Recommendation from school official
- Letter of Recommendation from person other than relative
- Statement of Participation
- Handwritten and Signed Personal Essay
- (I) Picture (coat & tie preferred)