THE ROLAND HEMOND SCHOLARSHIP
Roland Hemond is one of the most respected and experienced executives in major league baseball. He has received many awards from the sports’ community including the Major League Executive of the Year award three times. It is said that everyone in baseball has his own “Roland Hemond Story” wherein he made a positive impact upon their lives in very dramatic way. He is the President of the Association of Professional Baseball Players of America. This organization is for all current players, scouts, and others in the game including those who are retired. One of his dreams has been to find a way to assist players in completing their education. He has seen many who could more effectively use their time between practices and the game. The online education opportunities with the University of Phoenix provide the exact venue to enable him to present a program to these players and individuals. Roland established an agreement with the University and the Association where players and family members could attend school at discounts. In addition to discounts, the agreement provides scholarships for deserving individuals.
The Roland Hemond Scholarship will provide full tuition for a student to complete his education at Axia college and earn an Associate’s degree (60 credit hours), or to complete a Bachelor’s degree (upper division study 60 credit hours) or to earn a Master’s degree (nominally 40 hours). The Scholarship Selection Committee will select the recipients based upon their criteria. The scholarship award is for tuition only.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
All materials are to be submitted to:
Association of Professional Baseball Players of America
1820 W. Orangewood Ave., Suite 206
Orange, California 92868
For additional information, contact us in writing at the address to the left or the email/phone number below.
www.apbpa.org714 935-9993
To be considered for the award, the application is to be submitted to the association together with a letter to the association expressing the applications feelings as to their opinion of higher education, their commitment to completing their education, their contributions to baseball, and why they feel they deserve the scholarship. The committee accepts no responsibility for incomplete applications, applications not in proper form, or any other submission in exception to the above instructions. Applications must be submitted and in the office of the Association of Professional Ball Players of America by the deadline of each scholarship period. Applications not received on the appropriate deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates for the Roland Hemond Scholarship Fund must, through a combination of the completed application, comprehensive essay, and required supporting documentation (if necessary), demonstration of eligibility for enrollment at either Axia College or University of Phoenix Online:
o Are a legal resident of the United States of America, Canada, or Puerto Rico at the time of application. If address is outside of the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico, please provide proof of residency. Proof of residency can be a copy of a birth certificate, permanent resident card, etc.
Applicants who reside in the United States must meet one of the following requirements:
a) Be a legal resident of the United States
b) Have been granted permanent residency
c) Have a valid visa that does not prohibit educational studies
o Must be able to meet all of the requirements for enrollment at the College or University.
o Submitted a complete and comprehensive FULL two-page essay* that responds to the following: (The essay should be a minimum of two full pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, and should not exceed four pages.)
o Feelings as to their opinion of higher education.
o Commitment to completing their education.
o Their contributions to baseball.
o Why they feel they deserve the scholarship.
**All essay submissions shall become the property of the Association. By submitting an essay, the Alumni Network is granted a license to re-publish the essay in any form and to reference or acknowledge your authorship.
SELECTION PROCESS
Scholarship candidates will be reviewed by the Association’s Scholarship committee who will select scholarship awardees.
The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final. Notification of the Committee’s decision will be sent to ALL applicants.
The deadline for the submission of the 2007 spring scholarship application will be April 30th
The deadline for the submission of the 2007 summer scholarship application will be July 31st
The deadline for the submission of the 2007 fall scholarship application will be October 31st
The deadline for the submission of the 2007-2008 winter scholarship application will be January 31st
TERMS OF AWARD & DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
By signing the Roland Hemond Scholarship Fund Application, the recipient agrees to the terms of the award. This agreement includes maintaining a commitment to completing the degree and maintaining a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.
Scholarship check will not be given to the recipient, nor can it be refunded back to the student.
The recipient will relinquish all unused tuition credits and/or non-disbursed financial assistance should recipient fail to meet above stated terms for any reason. Determinations of failure to meet stated terms will be made by the Scholarship Committee or University officials.
