PHS student wins Heisman High School Scholarship
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News from The National Award Program
POLSON — From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2023, 100 students have been named State winners in the Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust.
State winners will receive a $1,000 college scholarship and continue on for the chance to become national finalists or national winners. National finalists receive a $2,000 college scholarship and the male and female national winners will each receive a $10,000 college scholarship.
Jarrett Wilson of Polson High School won at the state level and both he and Kendall Straub won at the school level.
National winners will be announced on Nov. 30 online at: heismanscholarship.com.
The Heisman Memorial Trophy is annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the nation. The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them.
To apply, students must be graduating with the class of 2023, have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of a B (3.0) or better, participate in at least one of the sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee, the Paralympic Games and/or the National Federation of State High School Association and be a leader in his/her school and community.
