THE DEREK DOWSON STUDENT ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP
Since 2006, Derek's family has been awarding an annual scholarship to graduating seniors who play for more than themselves — for their teammates, their school, and their community.
HOW DEREK LIVES ON
Derek showed up, worked hard, and made everyone around him better — in sports, in the classroom, in life. This scholarship isn't just about athletic achievement or grades, though both matter. It's about recognizing young people who understand what Derek understood: that how you carry yourself, how you treat others, and how hard you're willing to work define you more than any trophy ever could.
WHO THE SCHOLARSHIP IS FOR
Graduating seniors who have shown Derek's standard of excellence on and off the field.
Graduating senior from Great Falls High School who will be a college freshman in the fall of the award year.
Varsity participant in two or more sports
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
Describe how your participation in sports has affected your perspective on life.
Describe an event or moment in your life that has shaped who you are today and who you aspire to be.
TIMELINE
APPLICATION TIMELINE
APPLICATIONS OPEN
January 1st
DEADLINE
April 10th
AWARD ANNOUNCED
May
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,000