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Richard D. Navies Scholarship > Biography | Scholarship Requirements & Application

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Overview / Background

The Richard D. Navies Scholarship was established by NFL veteran Hannibal Navies to honor the commitment and vision of his father, former chairman of the country's first high school Black Studies Department. Launched in 1968, the Department continues to have a huge impact on the Bay-area and has been instrumental in propelling future leaders, scholars and artists - including Hannibal. To continue the legacy of Richard D. Navies, the scholarship supports Black student-athletes in the area San Francisco/Oakland Bay who demonstrate passion for leadership and social responsibility.

The scholarships are funded by the Hannibal Navies Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing inner-city students for post secondary success. The Foundation develops implements and evaluates programs that foster positive social, academic and physical development to enhance the lives of today's youth.

Through this award, the Foundation seeks to foster collegiate opportunities for youth who have the vision, but not necessarily the means, to pursue higher education. This year, four students will be awarded one-time scholarships of $1,500 to attend the college or university of their choice. Funds may be used for tuition, books and school-related fees and will be disbursed directly to the respective Financial Aid Offices of the recipients’ school of acceptance.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Richard D. Navies Scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States
Be a senior in high school graduating in May/June 2008
Attend a San Francisco Bay area high school.
Be a current-year varsity athlete.
Have a high school academic average of 2.5 or better
Minimum ACT Score of 20 or Minimum SAT score of 900.
Demonstrate leadership and commitment to service through in-school or community programs
Exhibit good sportsmanship and a positive attitude.

To Apply:
The 2010 application deadline is Saturday, April 24th, 12pm (PST).
Applications must be received or postmarked by above mentioned date and include the following:

Please make sure all of the following documents are enclosed before sending.

The Richard D. Navies Scholarship Application.
A personal essay, as described in the application.
Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, supervisor, guidance counselor or school official dated no earlier than January 1, 2010. Please note that family members may not submit a letter of recommendation on a student’s behalf

For more information on eligibility requirements for the Richard D. Navies Scholarship Application or to download an application, click here.