College Invasion Today

Skateboarding is the act of riding and performing stunts or tricks on a skateboard. It has been a popular recreational activity, sport, job, and method of transportation worldwide. But who knew it could grant scholarships to those who are qualified and lucky enough?

The Patrick Kerr Skateboarding Scholarship, the first of its kind in the United States, can give up to $5,000 dollars for school to students who apply and are chosen. The Patrick Kerr Skateboarding Scholarship Foundation says that their mission is “to help skateboarders pursue their dreams and attain their career goals by providing college scholarships.”

To enter, a candidate must submit the information required, a typewritten essay on how skateboarding has been a positive influence in your life, letters of recommendation, your high school transcript proving you have at least a 2.5 GPA, and information relevant to your skateboarding activism.

Applications will be reviewed by the scholarship selection committee, and the top ten will be sent to each member of the Board of Trustees for final ranking. Four winners will be chosen.
One will receive $5,000 while three others will receive $1,000 each. The money will go towards a 2- or 4-year course scholarship in the school of their choice.

The Patrick Kerr Skateboarding Scholarship was named after Patrick Kerr, who was then a 15-year-old skater and honor student. He was very active in helping to raise funds for non-profit skateboarding organizations and for raising support for public skate parks.

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