Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 by Kerr
College Scholarships for Skateboarders Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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February 6, 2003
Two mothers of skateboarders, Liz Kerr of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, a nurse, and Ingrid Valey of Moorestown, New Jersey, an educator, have created the first college scholarship fund in the United States for skateboarders. The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship will provide funding for four scholarships. The fund is named in memory of 15-year-old Patrick Kerr, an honor student, skateboard activist, and devoted skateboarder. To apply for the scholarship, students must complete the essay question ‘How has skateboarding been a positive influence in your life?’ The scholarship is open to high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher that have been accepted to a two or four-year accredited college. All candidates must be US citizens. Special consideration will be given to students who have been actively involved promoting skateboarding in their communities. The 2003 awards consist of (1) $5,000 scholarship and (3) $1,000 scholarships. The top 10 candidates will receive a “Back to School Package” of skate clothing and equipment. Application deadline is April 20, 2003. Additional Information is available at www.skateboardscholarship.org. Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship Board of Directors: Edward G. Rendell, Pennsylvania Governor, Honorary Board Member Edmund Bacon, Philadelphia City Planner (Retired), Love Park Designer Vincent Caligiori, WMMR Radio, Philadelphia Tony Hawk, Professional Skateboarder Heidi Lemmon, Director Non-profit Skatepark Association USA Judge Seamus McCaffery, Philadelphia Municipal Court Jen O’Brien, Professional Skateboarder Ricky Oyola, Professional Skateboarder Gary Ream, Director Woodward Camp Mike Vallely, Professional Skateboarder Jack Wienert, Executive Director ESPN’s X Games |
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