Vince Chickerella Scholarship
Vince Chickerella Scholarship
The scholarship was created by Rodney C. and Tawanna D. Kent who were inspired by Coach Vince Chickerella. VC was a coach with love and passion for the game of basketball. His passion was exemplary—decathlon of purpose—for he touched so many young lives. The scholarship supports students from Linden-McKinley STEM academy from the men’s basketball team, women’s basketball team, English department, history department, and science department as part of VC’s legacy of deep caring for Linden-McKinley students.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be graduating high school seniors from Linden-McKinley STEM Academy.
- Candidates must plan to attend a post-secondary educational institution in the U.S., full-time.
- The scholarship selects one recipient from each of the men's basketball team, women's basketball team, English department, History department, and Science department.
Deadline:
Deadline is determined by the leadership of each department.
Award Amount:
Five Scholarships for $1,000 Each
Contact person for more information:
The Columbus Foundation
Scholarships Team
scholarshipmanager@columbusfoundation.org
Alicia Szempruch
Senior Advisor for Scholarships