The Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship.
Big Waves is dedicated to growing water polo through scholarships, education, and high school teams.
Water polo has the unique ability to help young athletes develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, patience, persistence and handling loss and disappointment in a healthy manner. Have you tried to tread in water for 30 minutes? It’s incredibly challenging and for youth with a little extra energy to expel, water polo can be a great outlet.
Water polo is a sport played by the quickest, strongest, smartest and best conditioned athletes. The players in the pool consist of 6 field players and a goalie. The object of the game is not only to keep one’s head above water while the opponent is trying to drown you, but also to shoot the ball past the goalie to score one point. Imagine a combination of soccer, basketball, and hockey in a pool. Referees enforce rules seen above the water. However, below the surface looks like piranhas enjoying a snack.
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The Application Process
The Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship Process
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior who plays water polo and lives in Colorado.
Applicants must complete the application on the Apply page, discussing how they have met the criteria for the scholarship.
Applicants must email a high school transcript and at least one letter of recommendation to hello@bigwavesinc.org.
Applications must be turned in to Big Waves by
April 30, 2024.A committee of three or more Big Waves board members, the Bigelow family, and disinterested (objective) community members will review applications, conduct interviews if needed, and select the awardee.
The awardee(s) will be selected by May 30, 2024. The awardee(s) will be announced and presented with their scholarship on National Lock Your Gun Day, July 8th.
The awardee(s) names will be added to the Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Memorial Scholarship perpetual plaque that will be permanently displayed in the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center pool area.
The awardee(s) shall receive a check in the amount of $5,000 will be given to the student to be used towards the tuition or ancillary costs.
The awardee(s) may be asked to attend a local fundraiser to help promote Big Waves.
Annual Scholarship Renewal Process
The Awardee(s) shall complete the renewal questionnaire and submit the required information to Big Waves by June 15th each of the subsequent school years, up to 3 additional years.
A committee of three or more Big Waves board members, the Bigelow family and disinterested (objective) community members will review applications and the renewal questionnaire to confirm that the requirements are being met.
If the student has fulfilled the continuing requirements, a check in the amount of $5,000 will be given to the student to be used towards tuition or ancillary costs.
If the student chooses to terminate their secondary education or does not submit the renewal application, Big Waves will not fulfill the balance of scholarship.
