HBCU Legacy Bowl's 'Tristen Edgerson Memorial Scholarship'
Tristen Edgerson, a former student of Grambling State University and a graduate of McNeese State University, was about to launch his career in sports journalism. Unfortunately, at the age of 23, the New Orleans native lost his life due to a sudden brain hemorrhage. In the second year, the HBCU Legacy Bowl's "Tristen Edgerson Memorial Scholarship" will aid college students with aspirations of enrolling at an HBCU institution.
"He had just received a college degree and had an internship with Sports Illustrated's Saints News Network. Tristen was a bright and insightful young man. We dearly missed his contributions at the network."
Kyle T. Mosley
Tristen Edgerson could not fulfill his dreams after college, but to keep his legacy alive, we aim to offer another individual the chance to pursue their own. The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl will award four HBCU students a merit and need-based scholarship worth $2,500 each to honor Tristen's life and continue his legacy.
Tristen Edgerson
Requirements
Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited Historically Black College or University in the U.S.
Must have at least one year of school remaining at the time of the application submission.
Resume
Cover Letter (must explain academic accomplishments, career goals, community involvement and financial need; 500 - 800 words)
Three (3) References (must provide contact information. Letters are NOT required.)
Documents must be a Microsoft Word document or PDF. Please save and submit all documents as "Name.Year.TypeofFile" (example: JaneDoe.2022.Resume)
Scholarship Award Policies
Scholarship awards are disbursed in one payment to the recipient upon proof of enrollment.
A scholarship selection committee will select the winners based on the Legacy Bowl Career Fair Committee's scoring system and adherence to the application guidelines and requirements.
Winners will be formally recognized on the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl website.
Application Window
December 12th - January 15th.
Award announcement: at the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair