APBPA - Association of Professional Ball Players of America

Roland Hemond, one of the most respected and experienced executives in major league baseball, has made a positive and dramatic impact in the lives of many. Three- time Major League Executive of the Year and recipient of the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Roland is also President of the Association of Professional Baseball Players of America – a non-profit organization for current and former baseball professionals. Alongside his passion for baseball, Roland is driven by his belief in the power of an education. University of Phoenix is proud to partner with the APBPA to provide its members and families a number of scholarships for full-tuition and fees to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree at University of Phoenix.

Recipients of this scholarship will be selected by the scholarship selection committee consisting of representatives from University of Phoenix and/or APBPA and possibly non-staff members. The selection will be based on the overall quality of the application and the scholarship essays.

Applicants must not be currently enrolled nor in the process of enrolling at any University of Phoenix campus or in any online program at any time prior to the scholarship award date. Please see official application for instructions and eligibility criteria.