V-100 is proud to be the Media Sponsor for the 3^rd Annual Muskegon All-Star Classic on Saturday, June 21^st at Mona Shores High School. Players from 30 area schools will be playing to earn money for scholarships to area colleges. Last year the VW Foundation distributed $10,000 in scholarships to players and cheerleaders. Click here to link to the Muskegon All-Star Classic page for more information.

http://thewvfoundation.org/Muskegon_AllStar_Classic.html

2013-2014 Scholarship Series
Student-athletes selected to the MAC must submit a one page personal statement to become eligible for Scholarships #1-7

Selected by the Community

1.       1. Media Explosion Award – Starting at 7pm (kickoff time) and ending at the conclusion of the game, fans and media can log onto Twitter/Facebook and vote on the participant they think should be awarded this scholarship.

              *Past Recipients: 2012 – Aaron Doriot (Mona Shores), 2013 – Dylan Lohman (Montague)

Selected by The WV Foundation Committee

2.     2.Outstanding Senior Award – This award will be given to the most outstanding senior based on overall achievement in academics, athletics, and leadership.

              *Past Recipients: 2012 – Scott Staal (Grand Haven), 2013 – Quincy Crosby (Muskegon)

3.     3. Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Award – This award will be given to the student with the highest score based on a formula using un-weighted GPA and ACT score.

              *Past Recipients: 2012 – Taylor Myer (Ludington), 2013 – Katie Lacy (Grant)

Selection based on personal statement

4/5.     4-5. Leadership Awards (2) – Given to a player from each team who has exemplified leadership both on and off the field. 

       *Past Recipients: 2012 – Ryan Williams-Follins (Muskegon), Mike Vella (Hart)

         2013 – John King (Muskegon), James Borgman (Coopersville), Steve Sika (Whitehall)

6.     6. The Nicholas A. VandenBosch Aspiring Physician Scholarship – For a student-athlete who has a desire to go into the medical field. Recipient will also receive mentoring from Dr. Nick VandenBosch, physician and Co-Founder of WVF.

      *Past Recipients: 2012 – Danny Cotter (Grand Haven), 2013 – Alexandra DuPont (Hart)

7.     7. The Terrence J. Williams Aspiring Lawyer Scholarship – For a student-athlete who has a desire to go into the legal field.  Recipient will also receive mentoring from Terrence J. Williams, J.D. a Los Angeles based entertainment lawyer and Co-Founder of WVF.

      *Past Recipients: 2012 – Austin Hughey (Reeths-Puffer), 2013 – Billy Belcher (Spring Lake)

All graduating seniors from the Class of 2014 who are from a MAC School (See: All-Star Classic) are eligible for Scholarships #8-10. To become eligible, students must submit a 1-2 page essay describing why they are the ideal candidate for the award.

Selection based on essay submission 

8.     8. Community Involvement Award – This award will go to a student who has given back to the community.   The student may have done community service individually; or as a member of a sports team, church group, etc. Students should mention how their service has had an impact in their lives.              

       *Past Recipients: 2012 – Stephanie Rood (Shelby) 2013 – Phil Mesker (Muskegon Catholic
         Central)

9.     9. Overcoming Hardship Award – This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has excelled in spite of difficult situations. This award may be given to a student who has overcome health disparities, family problems, legal trouble, or any myriad of difficulties that a student may face.  

      *Past Recipients: 2012 – John Waller (Western Michigan Christian), 2013 – Jalen Smith (Muskegon)

C     10. College Assistance Scholarship – The candidate must show that without financial assistance, they would have substantial difficulty in affording continued education.

       *Past Recipients: 2012 – Jai’lyn Thompson (Muskegon), 2013 – Tyler Fehler (Fruitport)

Scholarships #11-12 are awarded each fall at the Brooks Road Battle: Oakridge vs. Orchard View 

 11-12. Outstanding Student-Athlete Scholarships (2) – A scholarship is awarded to a player from each school in recognition of superior leadership as recognized by both coaches and community alike. Selected students have exemplified determination and perseverance in the classroom, as well as on the football field.

      *Past Recipients: 2011 – Patrick Giddings (Oakridge), Robby Eslick (Orchard View)
                                 2012 – Jacob Shepherd (Oakridge), Corey Pierce (Orchard View)