KAY PENTZ SCHOLARSHIP

Kay Pentz was a NCA parent and dedicated volunteer. Kay died of cancer in 1995 and this memorial scholarship fund was created as a tribute to her generously kind and giving spirit.

The NCA Boosters, a volunteer parent organization, oversees and manages the Kay Pentz Scholarship program, which is funded by individual donations and monies, allocated by vote of the Executive Board. The scholarships are awarded based upon the decision of the Scholarship Selection Committee based upon the following:

Eligibility for Scholarship: Scholarship applicants must be HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS or currently enrolled college students. Scholarship applicants must be current or former NCA swimmers who have been / were on the team (at any program level) for a minimum of 2 years during their 9th through 12th grade high school years. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements established by the NCAA for the current year of the application, and be accepted into an accredited institution of higher education.

Term of Scholarship: The scholarship is a single grant, NOT a recurring annual scholarship.

Amount of Scholarship: The total amount available for all the annual scholarships will be determined by a vote of the NCA Boosters Executive Board. The Scholarship Committee will make individual scholarship decisions based upon eligibility, the overall quality of the application, and the amount of money available.

Scholarship Selection Committee: The NCA Head Coach, Scholarship Committee Chair (appointed by the NCA Booster’s President), and up to 3 additional NCA team member parents also selected by the Boosters.

Selection Criteria: The following criteria may be used in determining the scholarship recipients: Short Essay Section (75%) & Coach’s Assessment (25%)

Submission Requirements: All applications must be submitted on or before July 6, 2025 . Applicants must submit electronically by completing this GOOGLE FORM by July 6, 2025. Scholarships will be awarded by July 18, 2025 at the Senior Banquet. The NCA Treasurer will work directly with scholarship winners and their college / university for payment directly from NCA boosters to Students College funds.

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