Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Hockey players...a scholarship just for you...

If you are a High School Hockey player looking for money for college, check out this scholarship!

New Jersey Devils Alumni Association

SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARD OFFICIAL RULES

1. Eligibility. A graduating New Jersey high school senior who complies with the conditions described in these Official Rules shall be eligible to be considered for a $2,500 New Jersey Devils Alumni Association Scholarship Fund Award (“Award”).
1.1 The student must satisfy the criteria described below.
(a) The student must be nominated for the Award by the student’s high school Athletic Director or hockey coach.
(b) The student must be a member of the high school hockey team and must have played an integral role on the team.
(c) The student must have demonstrated leadership qualities on and off the ice.
(d) The student must have participated in high school and/or community activities.
(e) Through the most recent grading period the student must have attained a high school cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 grading system) or equivalent grade if the student’s school uses a different grading system.
(f) The student must be accepted for admission on a full-time matriculating basis to a two or four year academic program at an accredited post-secondary collegiate educational institution.

1.2 The student must complete the application required by the New Jersey Devils Alumni Association ("Association"), and furnish information and documentation supporting compliance with the above criteria, which shall include the items described below.
(a)
A nominating letter from the student’s high school Athletic Director or hockey coach.
(b) An official high school letter or grade transcript verifying the student’s grade point average. (c) A letter of admission and acceptance from the collegiate institution described above, or other similar proof of admission to such institution.
(d)
An additional letter of recommendation.

2. Award. Each student selected for an Award will be eligible to receive the Award in accordance with the conditions described below.
(a) The amount of the Award shall be a one-time payment of $2,500 made payable directly to the student’s collegiate institution described above, to be used for legitimate educational expenses, which include tuition, fees, room, board, and required books and supplies.
(b) Any failure to comply with these Official Rules shall result in a forfeiture of the Award granted.
(c)
The student and/or the student’s parent/legal guardian (for any student under 18 years of age), as a condition of being considered for an Award, shall indemnify, release, and hold harmless the Association and its members, New Jersey Devils LLC, the National Hockey League, any sponsors of the Award, and their affiliates, respective officers, directors, agents, contractors, and employees from and against any liability for injuries or damages of any kind directly or indirectly arising from the application for, grant or use of the Award.
(d) The Award shall be contingent upon the student and/or parent/legal guardian executing a confirmation of eligibility, and a release of liability and publicity rights.

3. Judging. The selection of students to receive Awards and all decisions applying and interpreting these Award Official Rules shall be judged and determined by the Association or committee thereof, or representative(s) designated by the Association or such committee, and all such judgments and decisions shall be final.

4. Miscellaneous. These Official Rules shall govern each Award and Award application. No assignment or transfer of the Award will be permitted. The Award cannot be redeemed for cash value. All federal, state, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the Award recipient. The Association members and their relatives, and employees and relatives of employees of the Association, the New Jersey Devils LLC, the National Hockey League, and any sponsors of the Award are not eligible to participate. The Award and the Official Rules are subject to applicable laws, including the laws of the state of New Jersey, and shall be void where prohibited thereunder.

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