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Scholarships and Fundraising

College scholarships are awarded to our graduating seniors who have participated in CATfish during their high school years. The scholarships range from $150 to $1,000 depending on the number of years they swam with CATfish.

This year we will potentially give out ________ dollars in scholarships to high school students who have committed their time to CATfish.

We fund these scholarships through the sale of concessions and by conducting fundraisers.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

RULES:

  1. Swimmers must have been a member of the CATfish Team during high school.
  2. Swimmers must be a registered swimmer with CATfish Team their senior year.
  3. If for some reason the swimmer cannot fulfill the requirements, a request in writing must be made to the CATFish Team Board of Directors by the end of the current swim season to waive the requirement. The Board will make a decision to waive their requirement on an individual basis.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Completed application forms.
  2. The application must be returned to the counselor’s office by April 2 (or whatever date you high school has set), of current year.
  3. Register for CATfish by April 15, of current year.

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS:

  1. Gift Scholarships of $150 to $1000 will be given, based on the number of years swimming and completion of the above eligibility requirements.

ONE YEAR BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL $200

ADDITIONAL YEARS (2 or more) BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL$200

FRESHMAN YEAR$150

SOPHOMORE YEAR$150

JUNIOR YEAR$150

SENIOR YEAR$150

TOTAL$1000

  1. Recipients will be announced at the High School Awards Assembly and checks will be mailed to the recipients after proof of payment of higher education or military service is received by the CATFish Swim Team Board Treasurer. The address to submit proof is PO Box 885 Columbus, Texas 79834 or email to [email protected]. Note if using rule 3(b) for eligibility make sure to submit proof from the coach for all years where applicable.
  1. The deadline to collect Scholarship money is one year from the date of Graduation.
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