Parker and Sons Offers $10,000 Scholarship to Student Athletes
Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) April 30, 2015 -- Parker and Sons offers generous scholarship for their Character Counts program. Student Athletes between the ages of 13 and 18 are eligible to receive a $10,000 scholarship for demonstrating outstanding character or good sportsmanship.
“The Character Counts Scholarship is our way of giving back to community. Our commitment to character and service has played no small part in our company’s success. We hope to encourage young athletes to do the same in hopes that they reap the same benefits good character and integrity has brought us,” said Josh Kelly, partner at Parker and Sons.
The Character Counts Scholarship is more than just a money grant for the victor. All applicants will receive a $100 dollar gift card to Just Sports; a featured story on Arizonasports.com; four tickets to a live sporting event; and an invitation to the award ceremony; and of course the chance to win a $10,000 scholarship. All potential applicants are encouraged to apply now, and applications will be accepted until December 27, 2015.
Official guidelines can be found here: arizonasports.com/shortal/charactercounts/rules.pdf
The scholarship is the collective efforts of 98.7 FM, Just Sports, and Parker and Sons. The three companies are predictable allies, given their legacy of contribution to the valley. Parker and Sons has been providing quality plumbing and HVAV services to Phoenix for over forty years. They have won Arizona’s number one service provider serval times over by Arizona Rankings, the most respected ranking provider in the valley.
“Parker and Sons has been so successful because the valley has always supported us. Giving back to the community through the Special Olympics, the D-Backs Give Back Program, and now our Character Counts Scholarship is the least we can do. Young athletes deserve a chance to earn some money for college, even if they’re not a leading scorer, or ace pitcher. This award is for the athletes who have the long lasting virtue of character,” said Josh Kelly.
The scholarship is not limited to any specific sport, so tennis players, basketball players, and even badminton enthusiasts ought to feel welcome to apply. Parker and Sons has grown into one of Arizona’s greatest success stories through their commitment to integrity. Character Counts seems to be their way of revealing the secret of their success.
Josh Kelly, Parker and Sons, http://parkerandsons.com, +1 (602) 273-7247, [email protected]
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