Boddu Football Scholarship

Funded by
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Boddu/Nekkanti
$600
1 winner$600
Awarded
Application Deadline
Mar 9, 2024
Winners Announced
Apr 9, 2024
Education Level
High School
1
Contribution
Eligibility Requirements
Sport :
Football
Education Level:
High school senior

Football is a sport that captivates millions of people around the world. It is a game that requires skill, teamwork, dedication, and a passion for the sport. Recognizing the importance of football as a means of personal growth, character development, and community engagement, a football scholarship program has been established to support talented and deserving athletes in their pursuit of excellence.The publishing of a football scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to exceptional football players who demonstrate outstanding athletic ability, academic achievement, and a commitment to their community.The scholarship program is open to football players of all backgrounds and positions, recognizing the diverse skills and contributions that each player brings to the game. It seeks to promote diversity and inclusivity within the football community, acknowledging that talent and potential can be found in individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, and regions.

High school seniors who play football may apply.

To apply, please share how football has influenced your academic and athletic goals.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published October 25, 2023
Essay Topic

How has football impacted your life, and how do you plan to use your passion for the sport to inspire and make a positive difference in your community?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

Winning Application

morgan arrasmith
Royal High SchoolSimi Valley, CA
One day, my friend and I were practicing lacrosse when we stumbled upon a spare football on the wrong side of the field. She set the ball down on the 20 yard line and after a few minutes of promising I wouldn’t kick her hand, I sent the ball flying through the uprights. Then I did it again. And again. Unbeknownst to me, those field goals would become a gateway to a world of athletic and social opportunities. As I was leaving the field, I was approached by the varsity football coach who told me the entire team had been watching my kicks and the team needed a new kicker. He invited me to practice the next day. But how could this be? Girls don’t play tackle football. I wrestled with the idea of playing football the rest of that day and night. It terrified me to think about practice with my athletic capability on full display. My friends advised against me playing. Nevertheless, something about playing intrigued me and, despite being terrified, I decided the least I could do is show up. A few weeks later, as the first game approached, my biggest fear was not about missing a kick, but rather a potential failure being viewed as an excuse to say “we shouldn’t have let a girl on the team.” Finally, my opportunity arrived. I took my three steps back and two to the side, braids sticking out of my helmet, hundreds of people watching. Set. Hike. Now is my chance. I would love to tell you that I kicked it through the uprights and the crowd erupted, as I single-handedly solved gender inequality in America. However, after a bad snap, a defender blindsided me and I went flying through the air, my helmet tumbling on the ground 10 yards away from me. A hush fell over the crowd. I got up laughing. I didn’t get to kick, but I learned that I can take a hit. Despite that early failure, later in the season I earned the nickname Miss Automatic for my consistent extra points. Although life may throw things at you (or quite literally get you thrown), I learned the value in adapting my definition of success. I also learned that if you enjoy something but there isn’t space for you, you can make space. This same lesson further fostered my love for politics. I’ve had a deep passion for politics since a very young age. In elementary school, my dream was to become President, but the lack of women in the upper echelons of government dampened those desires for a while. However, my experience on the gridiron, earning respect in a traditionally male-dominated world, reignited my dream for politics because it taught me I can make space for myself, even if it scares me. I’m particularly grateful for the unexpected connections I found with many of my teammates. Although the teamwork and camaraderie I found on my team isn’t often found in our current political environment, I believe it is possible. We just need more people willing to find “teammates” in unexpected places and work toward a common goal rather than for personal (political) gain. Through my experience of being a female trailblazer on the football team, I challenged the status quo. Through studying political science, I would like to further create new paths for everybody and leave a lasting impact on the world. I now understand that our team–the United States of America–suffers when the best players remain on the sidelines.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 9, 2024. Winners will be announced on Apr 9, 2024.