Scholarship

Scholarships

Purpose:  Region 16 awards scholarships to college bound high school seniors that strive for excellence, demonstrate academic & athletic achievement, while developing a commitment to teamwork and service to the community.

Criteria:

  1. The students eligible for the scholarship must be a graduating high school senior who resides in Region 16 – (AR, MO Valley or OK)
  2. Continuing their education at a two or four year college/university or enlisting into a branch of the military. Must include acceptance letter to college or letter of enlistment and to which branch of the military.
  3. Consideration will be given to academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must show proof with most recent grade card.
  4. Must be a current member of AAU.
  5. Write a short essay about “How sports have changed your life?”
  6. One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor, coach or a church member.

Guidelines: Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Regional Qualifier meet @ Parkview High School on Saturday , June 28, 2025.

Amount: There will be six scholarships given out in the amount of $250. A scholarship will be given to a male and female athlete from each district in Region 16.

Scholarship application

Deadline: The application deadline is June 10, 2025.

Email applications to:

R16scholarships@gmail.com