THE MADDIE POTTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Maddie Potts Foundation was established in November of 2017, less than 2 months after Maddie's sudden death on the Chariho soccer field of an unknown brain aneurysm. Maddie exemplified all attributes that a student athlete should possess. She always led by example, and dedicated her free time to helping her teammates, fellow art students and all others around her to be the very best they could be. She stood up for and reached out to new students/teammates that were not as likely to be able to stand up for themselves. The Maddie Potts Foundation was founded in order to carry on Maddie's legacy of kindness, compassion, hard work, inclusive leadership and perseverance, aka Maddie Mentality.

The Maddie Potts Foundation will present two $1,100.00 scholarships this year.

The criteria for these scholarships is provided below.

Applicants must have demonstrated the following:

  • Appropriate academic achievement
  • Active participation in the arts or athletics (to include team managers, statisticians, athletic training or medical support, and individuals that help with team building/participation)
  • No involvement in substance use, abuse or criminal activity
  • No known evidence of inappropriate behaviors on social media (i.e. being derogatory towards the opposite sex, anti-religious statements, or any other inappropriate representation of themselves)
  • Demonstrated volunteer service and/or notable actions that display compassion and/or advocacy that results in an improved quality of life for others in the community.

Special consideration will be given to the following:

  • Those that love athletics but are unable to specifically participate in varsity play.
  • Those that were elected captain or demonstrated leadership skills both on and off the playing field.
  • Those that are known to "stand up for others that may not be able to stand up for themselves."
  • Students who have persevered while overcoming a challenge (medical issue, family crisis, etc.) and continued to balance their studies, community service activity and other responsibilities.
  • Those that demonstrate the most characteristics of MADDIE MENTALITY - MENTAL TOUGHNESS,

AGGRESSIVE (ATHLETICALLY), DRIVE, DETERMINATION, INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP, EMOTIONAL

CONTROL, PERSEVERANCE, OUTSTANDING COACHABILITY, TRUST, TEAM FIRST, SELF-CONFIDENCE

THE MADDIE POTTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Page 1

Name ___________________________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________

Phone Number____________________________________________________________

This cover sheet must be attached to your application and returned to your school counselor by 2:15pm on May 10, 2024. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. A committee comprised of the Potts family members will review all applications and make the final decision in awarding the scholarships.

*Attention Guidance: Please attached student’s transcript to the completed application packet with identifying information concealed.

THE MADDIE POTTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Page 2 (Do not include your name on this sheet)

School attending in Fall 2024 _____________________________________________________

lf not school, what are your plans? ________________________________________________

Personal Goals (type up to 20 words for each)

My goal this year is to: __________________________________________________________

5 years from now I want to: ______________________________________________________

10 years from now I want to: _____________________________________________________

Name your Extra-curricular activities (sports, church activity, clubs, hobbies) and years in each:

List your Volunteer Activity (Detail name of organization, dates of service, type of service performed, and how it benefited the community), Be specific about your actions/involvement:

Attach a 400-word typed essay on the topic of "Maddie Mentality" as it is described in the scholarship special considerations. Outline how your actions best demonstrate these principles. Do not include your name on your essay.