DVIDS – News – USAG Rheinland-Pfalz CYS students earn sports scholarships

BAUMHOLDER, Germany – Two students from U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’ Baumholder Youth Program have every obtained $1,500 scholarships from the Hank Aaron ‘Chasing the Dream’ Foundation.

The recipients, Jaiden H. and Yadriel A., are each multi-sport athletes concerned in soccer, basketball and soccer, in accordance with Ryan Flynn, the Youth Programs director at Baumholder Child and Youth Services.

“Receiving this basketball grant is an honor and an opportunity to continue developing as both an athlete and as a leader,” stated Jaiden H., scholarship recipient.

Flynn stated the scholarship funds can be utilized for gear, camps, journey and different bills associated to the students’ growth in basketball and soccer.

The basis awards 40 scholarships yearly to members of Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated youth facilities. According to Flynn, the applying course of requires essays, group and instructor suggestions and submissions of prior awards.

“This award is fittingly named ‘Chasing the Dream’ because it provides a financial boost that helps youth and families overcome obstacles and make the most of their talents in support of their goals and, of course, chasing dreams,” Flynn stated.

Flynn famous that the Baumholder middle has had a scholar win the scholarship yearly for greater than a decade.

“That’s thousands of dollars supporting our families and communities. Some scholars have even gone on to chase their dream at the collegiate level,” he stated.

Application packages can be found every fall. Interested students in fifth by ninth grade ought to contact USAG Rheinland-Pfalz CYS for extra data.

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz units, serves, and secures the full power group, enabling energy projection for the European Theater.

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