Sara Garrett, who lost her life in an automobile accident, was a caring and compassionate person. She received both academic and athletic scholarships, played collegiate basketball in national tournaments and received her degree with honors. This scholarship has been established in Sara’s name to honor her memory.

Eligibility:

• Must be a graduating senior female varsity basketball player from Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri;
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited junior college, college, or university;
• Must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Must have demonstrated participation in activities in school and the community;
• Must have personal qualities of being a caring, compassionate person who supports and helps others; a leader with a commitment to excellence; and someone who expresses determination and perseverance.

Amount:
Up to $1,000.

Renewable:
Not a renewable scholarship.

Deadlines:
The General Application will be opened December 2 and will be due (including any additional requirements for scholarships you may be matched with) February 14.

Requirements:

• Transcripts showing grades from Fall Semester 2024. Any applications submitted with transcripts omitting Fall Semester 2024 will not be considered.
• A brief summary of your basketball history from when you began playing basketball to the present (e.g. recreation leagues, AAU, School teams, etc.) and describing what basketball means to you.
• A personal reference from someone unrelated to basketball activities.

Apply:

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