The National Archery in the School Program finished the 2022 National Tournament season with the completion of Western National, Eastern National, and Open Championship tournaments. The combined participation exceeded 16,000 student archers submitting scores. Thanks in part to the generosity of many of its wonderful sponsors, NASP® was able to award $50,500 in random scholarships to over 100 National-level tournament participants.
NASP® believes every student benefits from consideration of their post-secondary education options. Having the opportunity to begin to think about that additional education attainment, is important for their future. The random scholarship awarding process was designed to inspire awarded students to consider their options after graduation by planting that “educational seed” and assisting students with their post-secondary educational expenses.
Cy and Wendy Early, parents of an Academic Archer random scholarship recipient, shared “Receiving this scholarship was not only a blessing, but a pleasant surprise. As he enters his senior year, this scholarship has given him a jumpstart in his college interest. We greatly appreciate this opportunity.”
Koen Rauls, a student from New Tech Institute, was chosen for one of the random $500 awards and said, “I never expected to be chosen for a scholarship, and I feel like this is an opportunity to help with my radio and broadcasting career dreams. This will help me get started on my journey after high school.”
Another $500 random scholarship recipient’s parent said, “We are very grateful that NASP® has allowed our daughter to earn this scholarship to help her with school expenses. Archery has been a great way for her to meet new friends and enjoy a new sport that she loves.”
NASP®, as an organization, continues to focus on the pursuit of academic success especially in light of the positive feedback from coaches and educators about how NASP® is encouraging participation from disengaged students. Through random scholarships and the Academic Archer program, NASP® continues to send the strongest of messages that we place tremendous value on success in the classroom and on the range.
Random scholarship winner Carl Brake of Arkoma High School put it this way, “This isn’t about the money for me, it tells me I am seen, as having potential for the future.”
“Changing Lives, One Arrow at a Time”.
For more information about the National Archery in the Schools Program please visit our website at www.naspschools.org.
