James Beckum Player/Coach Scholarship Program Grant
Brewers Community Foundation Inc
Funding Amount
US $1,000 - US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
James Beckum Player/Coach Scholarship Program Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Brewers Community Foundation Inc
Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500
Last Updated: March 19, 2025
Summary
The James Beckum Player/Coach Scholarship Program, established by the Brewers Community Foundation, supports educational opportunities for Wisconsin youth. Named after James Beckum, a former Negro League player, this one-year scholarship varies between $1,000 and $2,500. To qualify, recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.8 or higher and complete at least 12 credits each semester, while also participating in a pre-game ceremony at the ballpark.Overview
James Beckum - Player/Coach Scholarship Program The James Beckum - Player/Coach Scholarship Program is made possible thanks to Milwaukee Brewers players and coaches’ commitment to educational opportunities for youth and was named after James Beckum, who played for two years on the St. Louis Giants, a Negro League team, and co-founded the Beckum-Stapleton Little League, one of the first organized sports in the city of Milwaukee. This scholarship is a one-year award that varies in amount from season to season for students who plan to attend or are currently attending a college and university in Wisconsin. Generally, scholarship awards have been between $1,000 and $2,500.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. As a recipient of one of our scholarships, you will need to:Complete at least 12 credits each semester.Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher.Agree to be present at a pre-game introduction ceremony for scholarship awardees at the ballpark on a date and time to be determined.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
educationyouth-programsyouth-sports
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