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Matawan Football Alumni Foundation -Scholarship Proposal

Our Scholarship Proposal has been developed. Details of this proposal are outlined below.

Matawan Football Alumni Foundation - Scholarship Proposal
  • Based on a 100 point scale
  • Interested Players will submit an application form to the Alumni Foundation via Coach Martucci
  • Eligibility will be based on Participation at any level in the Matawan High School Football Program
  • Senior on track for graduation and enrolled in a program of higher education
  • Judges will be the organizing committee
  • In the event of a tie, the panel will vote for one of the students in the tie. The student with the most votes will receive the award
  • Scholarship will be awarded in the following manner:
    Check will be written to the individual
    Check will be presented at Senior Night


Potential Points and Earning Scale

Participation 20 points
 Based on number of years-five points per year. Transfers may earn maximum points by securing a letter from coach at prior school certifying participation


Academics 10 points
 Six points for on-target for graduation. Four points based on GPA:
  • 4 points 3.6-4.0 or higher
  • 3 points 3.1-3.5
  • 2 points 2.6-3.0


School/Community Service 5 points
 Player will list activities on application. Points awarded will be subjective for the Scholarship Panel


Recommendations 5 Points
 Player will secure one or two recommendations from non-family members to submit to the Scholarship Panel.


Behavioral Record 15 Points
 Player will secure this record from the counseling office. No infractions will receive the maximum points. Any infractions will be weighted on severity and subjective for the Scholarship Panel


Attendance Record 10 Points
 Player will secure his attendance records from the counseling office. The Scholarship Panel will secure attendance record for football from Head Coach


Leadership 15 Points
 Strong Input from the Coaching Staff with the following criteria. Displays outstanding leadership on the field and off. Team Spirit - Perseverance - Dedication - Strive to improve himself and others to make a difference


Essay or Interview 20 Points
 Player will submit an essay with a minimum of 200 word but not longer than 300 words on the following topic:"What has playing football at Matawan High School meant to you and how will it impact your future?"Player may also elect to undergo an interview with the Scholarship Award Panel. The interview will cover the above mentioned topic. Arrangements for interviews will be established by the scholarship panel.


Thanks,
The Organizing Committee
John Gorman '53
Coach Joe Martucci '68
Skip Deitz '73
Scott Bellone '78
Tom Watson '78
Dave Knoeller '79
Dave Sasso '80
Glen Dwyer '80
Jeff Shaw '80
Joe Vaccarella '93
Mike Luzio '94