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Mason Nelson Baseball Memorial Scholarship

GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Rolling / Open

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foundation

Overview

Mason Nelson Baseball Memorial Scholarship

Purpose: This scholarship honors Mason Anthony Nelson, a Ball High School freshman who was killed by a drunk driver in Galveston, Texas. The fund serves two purposes:
1. Reward deserving Ball High students who have participated in baseball for their effort and commitment to pursue post-secondary education
2. Assist students interested in improving their baseball skills outside of district athletics by funding private lessons

Geographic Scope: Ball High School, Galveston Independent School District, Texas

Eligibility:

  • Ball High School students

  • Must have participated in baseball

  • Must demonstrate effort and commitment to pursue post-secondary education

  • Or students interested in improving baseball skills through private lessons
  • Award Amount: Not specified

    Background: Mason Anthony Nelson was a freshman at Ball High School who was thriving scholastically, athletically, and socially during his second week of school when his life was taken by a drunk driver. He was especially focused on furthering his baseball skills and career.

    Contact: foundation@gisd.org, Phone: (409) 766-5157

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Method:

  • Application available online (specific details on submission method not provided in available content)

  • Link to application form available on foundation website
  • Required Materials:

  • Contact GEF for specific application requirements
  • Contact for Information: foundation@gisd.org, Phone: (409) 766-5157

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsyouth-sports

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