The NEGRO LEAGUES COMMITTEE (NLC) of the SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN BASEBALL RESEARCH (SABR) is pleased to announce their 2009-10 essay writing contest for high school seniors. SABR is a global team of nearly 7000 individuals and more than 25 research committees. Originating in 1971, the NLC is SABR’s only committee dedicated exclusively to the history of black baseball. Since 1998, the NLC has hosted a JERRY MALLOY NEGRO LEAGUE CONFERENCE.
Some of our initiatives include;
1)donation of books to local schools and/or libraries,
2) raising funds to purchase headstones for
unmarked graves of former players, and the
3) essay writing contest.
Below are instructions for the 2009-10 essay writing contest.
There will be two $2,500 scholarships awarded from SABR.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Current high school senior.
2. Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application.
3. Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
4. Carrying a minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Application must be completed in full.
2. Your essay must be attached to your application.
3. Your submission must include a letter of recommendation from a high school
teacher, guidance counselor or a school administrator.
The Planning Committee of the JERRY MALLOY NEGRO LEAGUE COMMITTEE will review all applications and make two selections. Note, only one essay will be accepted per
applicant. The scholarship winners will be notified by Jackie Robinson’s Debut Day,
April 15, 2010.
All applications must be postmarked no later than February 19, 2010 and mailed to:
Dr. Leslie Heaphy
Kent State University Stark Campus
6000 Frank Rd.
North Canton, OH 44720
Lheaphy@kent.edu
330-244-8672
Questions can also be addressed to: Stephanie Liscio stephanieliscio@yahoo.com or
Tom Garrett portsmouthbuck@aol.com
Applications are available in my office.
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