Description:
The Marsh Scholarship Fund, the largest and longest running
scholarship program in the U.S. surfing community, annually awards
approximately $8,000.00 in financial aid to ESA surfers.
The Marsh Scholarship Program began when it was instituted in 1981 by
former ESA Executive Director Dr. Colin J. Couture to recognize and
honor the accomplishments of the Marsh Family of North Carolina and
young Mike Marsh in particular. Led by his legendary East Coast family
and surfing’s highly respected matriarch, Bette Marsh, Mike set a
pioneering example for students everywhere by earning his law degree
while simultaneously and successfully waging his own
personal battle with cancer. The purpose of the program is to offer
financial aid to deserving ESA student surfers wishing to continue
their education beyond secondary school level. The grants are awarded
to ESA members on the basis of academics and U.S. citizenship, rather
than athletic ability.
CRITERIA:
1. You must be an Eastern Surfing Association current member
in good standing.
2. When filling out the application, print in ink or submit
typewritten (preferred).
3. No application will be considered without an official school
transcript. You should request your school(s) to send an official
transcript(s) to the ESA Marsh Scholarship Program, 11 Long Point
Road, Stony Creek, CT 06405
4. Submit a letter of recommendation along with your application. The
letter should be from someone who is not a member of your family.
5. Submit a short, (no more than 500 words) typewritten letter
addressed to the Marsh Scholarship Committee detailing your future
goals and how your choice of educational institutions will help you
reach these goals.
6. Application and all other pertinent information must be returned to
the Marsh Scholarship Committee by May 15.
Applicable Majors:
All Fields of Study Website
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