College Scholarship Program

HSB Train for Life is proud to be able to offer the Head Start Basketball College Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 academic school year.  This scholarship will be awarded to a former Head Start Basketball Camp Participant who is entering college on a full time basis or currently attending college on a full time basis at a college or university in the United States of America.

The $500 scholarship may be used to cover tuition, books and supplies. The funds may be used for any term, including the summer term, during the awarded academic school year.

Click here to download the Head Start Basketball College Scholarship Application Form and Requirements.

2018 Head Start Basketball Scholarship Winner

Julia Fine

Julia

Julia is a 2018 graduate of Strongsville High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and competed in basketball and Track & Field.

  • Scholar Athlete Award
  • Academic Awards 2014-2018
  • Honor Choir
  • Leadership Academy
  • French Honor Society; French Club
  • DECA
  • Mustang Mentor, New Student Buddy, DARE Role Model, CARE Club
  • Prudential Service Award
  • Volunteer with Team Strongsville, The Chamber of Commerce, and the Strongsville Food Bank.
  • Head Start Basketball camper & coach

Julia will be attending Kent State University  this fall majoring in Finance  with a minor in entrepreneurship.

2017 Head Start Basketball Scholarship Winners

Phil Spronz

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Phil is a 2015 graduate of Strongsville High School, where he was awarded the Coaches Award in basketball and was named the Strongsville Athletic Unsung Hero in 2015.

  • Strongsville Cross Country Boosters Award
  • Baldwin Wallace Grindstone Athlete Award
  • Student Athlete Advisory Committee Representative
  • Member of the Accounting Association
  • “First Year Experience” Course Assistant
  • Head Start Basketball camper & coach

Phil is currently a junior at Baldwin Wallace University majoring in Finance and Marketing where he also competes on the Cross Country and Track Teams.

Lexi Bischof

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Lexi is a 2017 graduate of Strongsville High School, where she was an Academic Award Winner four consecutive years.

  • National Honor Society
  • Mustang Mentors
  • Outstanding Orchestra Performance Award
  • Mock Trial Outstanding Witness Award
  • Special Education Volunteer
  • Kinsner Media Center Volunteer
  • National Spanish Honor Society
  • Key Club Member
  • DARE Role Model
  • Head Start Basketball camper & coach

Lexi currently attends Wright State University majoring in Psychology.

2016 Head Start Basketball College Scholarship Winner

Erin Sims

Erin Sims

Erin is a 2016 graduate of Strongsville High School, where she was a 4 year letter winner and two time first team all-conference selection in basketball.

  • Scholar Athlete Award
  • Principal’s Award
  • Mayor’s Award
  • 1st place in DECA District Competition in Business Law & Ethics
  • Member of Key Club
  • National Spanish Honor Society
  • DARE Role Model
  • Head Start Basketball camper & coach

Erin is currently attending Bowling Green State University majoring in Computer Science.

2015 Head Start Basketball College Scholarship Winner

Alex Ruch

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Alex is a 2015 graduate of Strongsville High School, where he was a six time letter winner in basketball and cross-country.

  • Secretary of the National Honor Society
  • Member of the Yearbook Club
  • Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • DARE Role Model
  • Waterford Warriors Swim Team Coach
  • Head Start Basketball Camper and Coach

Alex is currently attending the Ohio State University majoring in Accounting.

Positive Coaching Alliance – Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship

Here is another great scholarship opportunity from our partners at Positive Coaching Alliance!

PCA awards scholarships of $1,000-$2,000 (depending on location) to high school athletes, based on their essays explaining how they meet the standard defined in Elevating Your Game: Becoming a Triple-Impact Competitor by PCA Founder Jim Thompson

  • Personal Mastery: Making oneself better
  • Leadership: Making one’s teammates better
  • Honoring the Game: Making the game better.

Eligibility extends to any high school junior residing anywhere in the U.S. and playing for a high school team or in club sports!

Click here to visit the PCA website and apply today!

 

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