

Criteria for Priest Holmes Foundation
Scholarship & Standards Program
The Priest Holmes Foundation Scholarship & Standards Program is designed for a high school athlete who
intends to attend a university, college, or two-year institution that does not provide
athletic scholarships. The Scholarship rewards high school athletes for their non-athletic
achievements and assists them in achieving their career goals.
Eligibility:
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Overall High School Grade Point Average of 2.8 or better
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High school senior status
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Accepted at a 2-year or 4-year college or university
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Nominated by high school coach
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Participated in athletics for at least one year
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Has not accepted any scholarship funds or grants to participate in college athletics
Criteria for Evaluation:
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Career goals
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Nomination by coach
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Academic achievement
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Potential for success
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Leadership and character
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Indication of how athletic competition has aided in personal growth
Nomination Materials:
The following materials should be provided to the Scholarship Committee:
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Coach’s nomination letter
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Application form completed by student and signed by coach and principal
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One-page essay provided by student
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High school transcript
Scholarship Information and Application Forms
Priest Holmes Foundation
Scholarship & Standards Program
The local chairman of the Scholarship Committee for the PHf Scholarship & Standards
Program is:
Priest Holmes
Phone: (210) 541-4642
Nomination Materials should be forwarded to:
5804 Babcock Rd #100 San Antonio TX 78240.
The Scholarship deadline is:
Friday, February 16, 2025
Note: A student who accepts this scholarship and plans to participate in athletics at the
college level as a non-scholarship or “walk-on” athlete should carefully examine how
the scholarship might impact the college or university. Any high school athlete who
receives any form of financial aid or scholarship funds, including this scholarship, and
who intends to participate in athletics at a school governed by the NCAA falls under
NCAA guidelines and should consult with appropriate college counselors about how this
scholarship might affect athletic eligibility.
