The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship Team Program
The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship Team Program was formed in 1996 and is a partnership established by the Golden State Warriors, Oakland A’s, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Earthquakes and San Jose Sharks.
Each participating sports team has contributed to the scholarship program in a collective effort to assist Bay Area high school students in achieving their goals of higher education. This unique committee is the first of its kind in the realm of professional sports.
The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship
The Bay Area All-Star Scholarships will be awarded to six successful students residing within the Bay Area’s nine counties. All public high schools within these counties are encouraged to nominate up to four students for this prestigious college award. Each award recipient will receive a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 and will be recognized at team ceremonies.
Eligibility
A teacher or school administrator must nominate all scholarship candidates. To nominate a student(s), the school official must submit a letter of recommendation describing the unique qualities, achievements and circumstances that make the student(s) an exceptional scholarship nominee. Please email your letter of recommendation directly to Taylor Reader – treader@warriors.com
Student applicants must meet the following criteria for nomination:
· Be a college-bound senior currently attending a Bay Area public high school.
· Be a legal resident.
· Display leadership qualities in the classroom.
· Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 from sophomore to senior year of high school.
· Demonstrate the value of education, good work ethic, and community outreach.
There will be no discrimination regardless of gender, race or religion when choosing a successful scholarship recipient.
Immediate family members, relatives, and front office employees in association with the selection committee and the sponsoring sports teams are not eligible for consideration of a scholarship.
The Application
Each student must submit the following information to complete this application:
· BAASST Application Form
· Taking into consideration academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, please write a 2-3 page essay explaining why you believe you are a deserving BAASST candidate.
· Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives. Please upload the letter of recommendation from the teacher, principal, or counselor who nominated you.
· Official transcripts from each high school attended.
· Nominations along with the student’s complete application must be received by February 10th, 2023.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Taylor Reader at treader@warriors.com