grants for college scholarships
The Tidewater Drillers provides grants to students accepted to an accredited college or university that were members of the organization during their elementary, middle and/or high school years for a minimum of two full seasons.
Funds for the Drillers Scholarship are raised at our annual golf tournament in October.
Grants are awarded based on the following criteria:
To apply for a scholarship, new applicants must submit an essay/letter of request. Applicants may submit letter of recommendation and/or other documentation.
New applicant essay/letter of request must include the following:
Renewed letters of request should include:
The Tidewater Drillers Board of Directors reviews and awards all financial aid grants.
Deadline to apply for a grant is June 15th. Grant winners will be informed of their grant by June 30th.
Submit applications via email to tidewaterdrillers@gmail.com with the subject line - "Tidewater Drillers Scholarship Application" or mail to Driller Nation 2241 Russet Leaf Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
Funds for the Drillers Scholarship are raised at our annual golf tournament in October.
Grants are awarded based on the following criteria:
- Length of service - number of years as a Driller
- Value to the organization on and off the field
- High school grade point average
- Extracurricular activities
To apply for a scholarship, new applicants must submit an essay/letter of request. Applicants may submit letter of recommendation and/or other documentation.
New applicant essay/letter of request must include the following:
- State the number of years and age divisions you played as a Driller and positions played on the field
- State "what you have gained by being a Driller"
- State your goals for college
Renewed letters of request should include:
- Academic accomplishments in college (grade point average)
- Athletic involvement in college, if any (intercollegiate, intramural, etc)
- Extracurricular activities while in college
- Any continued involvement in the Driller Organization
The Tidewater Drillers Board of Directors reviews and awards all financial aid grants.
Deadline to apply for a grant is June 15th. Grant winners will be informed of their grant by June 30th.
Submit applications via email to tidewaterdrillers@gmail.com with the subject line - "Tidewater Drillers Scholarship Application" or mail to Driller Nation 2241 Russet Leaf Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23456.