Lon and Ginny Smith Scholarships - 2023


Each year Mankato United selects one male and one female high school senior who they believe have best represented the soccer community during their playing careers. The selection committee determines the recipient based on sportsmanship, leadership on and off the field, commitment to Mankato soccer, academic achievement and overall exemplary behavior. This year the award will be accompanied by a $500 scholarship.


Eligibility

  • Graduating high school senior.
  • Played for Mankato United Soccer Club within the last year.
  • Soccer and/or community volunteer commitment.
  • Leadership qualities.
  • High standard of personal conduct; no MSHSL violations.
  • Academic achievement.
  • Must be planning to attend a two- or four-year college/university after graduation.


Application


Apply

Information to collect for the online application

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Telephone
  • High School
  • GPA
  • Soccer Involvement: List all years of soccer team participation (club and in school) as well as any referee and volunteer work specific to soccer:
  • Soccer Awards or recognition
  • School honors or recognition:
  • List all other clubs, sports, volunteer work, extracurricular activities and accomplishments:
  • Essay: the goal is to get to know you better. Please choose one of the following questions to answer and limit your response to 200 words:
  • Share a soccer experience, lesson or coaching advice you have found helpful in your life.
    Or
  • Describe why soccer is important to you.


Send any questions to daniel.cronnmills@gmail.com


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