Brian (Animal) Shaw Memorial Scholarship
Brian Shaw was a beloved friend and wrestling coach who passed away before his time in a tragic accident.
Coaches like Brian are some of the most impactful individuals when it comes to inspiring and shaping the next generation. Many students look to teachers and coaches for mentorship and guidance, especially when it comes to sports like wrestling, as students may not have many other adults to turn to for advice.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian Shaw by supporting students who share his calling to wrestling.
Any high school senior in Durham, Chico, Sacramento, Redding, Corning, Redbluff, or Paradise, California, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have wrestled in high school and if they will wrestle in college at a two or four-year university.
To apply, write a short essay in response to the prompt below.
Please describe your educational goals, leadership experiences, and/or community involvement.
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The application deadline is Jun 9, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 9, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 9, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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