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Zach Deak Golden Boot Scholarship

Description

Established by family and friends in 2023 to celebrate the life of Zach Deak. Zach played soccer for Columbus East from 2007-2011, setting a single season scoring record that lasted for a decade. He was All-Area, All-Conference and 1st Team All-State and went on to play at the collegiate D2 level. He was studying to be a dentist when he was in a fatal car accident July 2023.

Criteria

  • Graduating seniors from Columbus East High School planning to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in pursuit of a technical certificate, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree.
  • Applicants must have played two years of varsity soccer during their high school career and exemplify the following characteristics: a true passion for soccer, hard work and competitiveness.
  • Special consideration will be given to players who plan to play soccer in college and/or pursuing a dentistry degree.
  • Additional letter of recommendation from soccer coach required.

Begin accepting applications

October 1, 2024

Application Deadline

January 30, 2025, 4pm

Scholarship amount

$500-$1000
Scholarship Applied Toward
Tuition & Qualified Educational Expenses
Available on the Combined Application

Questions?

Contact Scholarship Manager Jeanette Marsh at jmarsh@heritagefundbc.org.