KBA Scholarships (Kingston Baseball Association)

       
KINGSTON BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Each year, the Kingston Baseball Association wishes to support players in their pursuit of post-secondary education by granting scholarships to eligible Kingston Baseball Association Alumni.  Up to 2 scholarships will be awarded in recognition of outstanding commitment to community service, athletics, and academic excellence.  These scholarships aim to acknowledge those achievements of our young baseball players while assisting with the high costs associated with continuing their post-secondary education

Each approved recipient will receive $500.00 towards their post-secondary education.  Scholarship amounts are subject to change depending on available funds.

Eligibility: All participants in the Kingston Baseball Association shall be eligible for the scholarships subject to the conditions below: 

• The applicant shall have participated in the Kingston Baseball Association for at least 4 years.

• The applicant shall attend a post-secondary institution in the upcoming year.

• The applicant shall be active in their community.

• Applicants are eligible to receive the scholarship only once.

Criteria: The scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:

• Good citizenship;

• Demonstrated leadership and volunteerism in the community

• Dedication to the values of the Kingston Baseball Association.  

The deadline for applying for a Kingston Baseball Scholarship is November 6th, in each year.   Awardees will be invited to receive their award at the Kingston Baseball Association AGM or if unable to attend the Award will be presented by the Association directly.

Application process:

1. Candidates must complete and submit the following through the link at Kingstonbaseball.ca:

• Scholarship_Application

• A one-page letter outlining how they satisfy the selection criteria;

• A one-page letter from the applicant’s reference (who may be, but not limited to a coach or board member, both present and/or past of the Association supporting their application.

2. Upon receiving the application, the Kingston Baseball Association will contact the applicant by either email or phone acknowledging the receipt of the application package. 

3. Each application will be reviewed by members of the Board of Directors and the successful applicant(s) will be advised of the outcome of his/her application

4. Scholarship monies awarded will be in the form of a cheque and will be awarded by the end of November.