Pressure Builds Diamonds Scholarship
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We are proud to announce the “Pressure Builds Diamonds Scholarship.” We are committed to annually raising funds for two scholarships per school year. 100% of all funds raised will go to selected student athletes. The two scholarships will be awarded annually to student athletes who demonstrated perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. Recipients will be students who showcase what it means to be an outstanding citizen in their community. Our goal is to raise $10,000 by June 1st of each year.
(100% of funds will be donated to student athletes)
Annual scholarships will be awarded to two eligible recipients in June of each academic year.
Our goal is to annually provide two scholarships in the amount of $5,000.
Summary of Eligibility Requirements:
All candidates must (a) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, (b), compete in a minimum of two sports, (c) be a Junior in High School who is applying for private boarding high school, or a Senior in High School who is applying for a Post-Graduate year or college/university, and (d) be considered positive role models in their communities (as supported by recommendations from coaches and teachers).
How to Apply: On or before April 15 of each academic year, each candidate will (1) write an essay about themselves of at least 1,000 words, and (2) submit recommendations from coaches and at least two teachers. Essays and recommendations will be submitted to the following email: [email redacted].
As leaders and pillars in our community, we wanted to provide an opportunity for student athletes with similar upbringings to strive for a better life and help them achieve their dream. We both faced tremendous adversity in our lives and without the support and resources made available, we wouldn't be in the position we are today. The opportunity to give back to students in need has always been a dream of ours!
Vetting Process: The Pressure Builds Diamonds committee will read through all the applications and select the two winners by June 1st each year.
Who We Are:
As prior student athletes, we know how sports and academics together can open doors and change futures. We founded Pressure Builds Diamonds with the hope of providing an opportunity for student athletes with similar upbringings to strive for a better life and to help them achieve those dreams. Growing up, we each faced tremendous adversity in our lives and without the support and resources made available to us, we wouldn't be in the positions we are today. The opportunity to give back to students in need has always been a dream of ours!
Eddie Jewel is from Amherst, Massachusetts. In his junior year of public high school, Eddie received a full scholarship to boarding school, where he repeated his junior year and ultimately earned a division one football scholarship to a reputable university. After graduating college, Eddie coached collegiate/high school football and played professional football in Europe. Eddie is now a middle school teacher in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
David Console was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. At the age of four,, David and his family emigrated to the United States. While earning his bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State University in 2016, David was a standout football player and team captain. Following graduation, David has worked in the financial services industry as a wealth manager working with high net worth individuals. While excelling in his professional career, David has also dedicated his time to being a pillar in his community!
Miles Foerster is from Amherst, Massachusetts. Miles went to boarding school and excelled both academically and athletically. He is currently a student athlete at The University of Connecticut.
Sincerely,
Pressure Builds Diamonds Committee
(100% of funds will be donated to student athletes)
Annual scholarships will be awarded to two eligible recipients in June of each academic year.
Our goal is to annually provide two scholarships in the amount of $5,000.
Summary of Eligibility Requirements:
All candidates must (a) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, (b), compete in a minimum of two sports, (c) be a Junior in High School who is applying for private boarding high school, or a Senior in High School who is applying for a Post-Graduate year or college/university, and (d) be considered positive role models in their communities (as supported by recommendations from coaches and teachers).
How to Apply: On or before April 15 of each academic year, each candidate will (1) write an essay about themselves of at least 1,000 words, and (2) submit recommendations from coaches and at least two teachers. Essays and recommendations will be submitted to the following email: [email redacted].
As leaders and pillars in our community, we wanted to provide an opportunity for student athletes with similar upbringings to strive for a better life and help them achieve their dream. We both faced tremendous adversity in our lives and without the support and resources made available, we wouldn't be in the position we are today. The opportunity to give back to students in need has always been a dream of ours!
Vetting Process: The Pressure Builds Diamonds committee will read through all the applications and select the two winners by June 1st each year.
Who We Are:
As prior student athletes, we know how sports and academics together can open doors and change futures. We founded Pressure Builds Diamonds with the hope of providing an opportunity for student athletes with similar upbringings to strive for a better life and to help them achieve those dreams. Growing up, we each faced tremendous adversity in our lives and without the support and resources made available to us, we wouldn't be in the positions we are today. The opportunity to give back to students in need has always been a dream of ours!
Eddie Jewel is from Amherst, Massachusetts. In his junior year of public high school, Eddie received a full scholarship to boarding school, where he repeated his junior year and ultimately earned a division one football scholarship to a reputable university. After graduating college, Eddie coached collegiate/high school football and played professional football in Europe. Eddie is now a middle school teacher in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
David Console was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. At the age of four,, David and his family emigrated to the United States. While earning his bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State University in 2016, David was a standout football player and team captain. Following graduation, David has worked in the financial services industry as a wealth manager working with high net worth individuals. While excelling in his professional career, David has also dedicated his time to being a pillar in his community!
Miles Foerster is from Amherst, Massachusetts. Miles went to boarding school and excelled both academically and athletically. He is currently a student athlete at The University of Connecticut.
Sincerely,
Pressure Builds Diamonds Committee
Organizer
Eddie Jewel David Console Miles Foerster
Organizer
Swansea, MA