The scholarship is funded and sponsored by the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in conjunction with the family of Tom Wallace.
The scholarship form should be returned to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, One Hall of Fame Court New Castle, IN 47362 by November 27, 2008.
A $1,000.00 scholarship will be presented to one high school senior basketball player that intends to play basketball at the Division II or III level in college beginning with the 2009-2010 season.
Please feel free to contact Roger Dickinson, Executive Director, or Sharon Roberts, Assistant Director, if you have any questions. E-Mail: roger@hoopshall.com
or sharon@hoopshall.com---Phone (765) 529-1891---Fax (765) 529-0273
The family of Tom Wallace has established two $1,000.00 scholarships, one for a boy and another one for a girl, in memory of Tom Wallace. He was a civic leader and was known for his generosity, kindness and many acts and words of support.
Mr. Wallace passed away May 29, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an active in numerous community organizations and was a board member and director emeritus of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame for forty years.
He was recipient of the prestigious Silver Medal Award from the Hall of Fame and later served as the president of the organization when the Hall was opened at New Castle, Indiana.
Mr. Wallace served in the US Navy and later worked at Eli Lilly where he served as director of corporate affairs.
Mr. Wallace served as president of the Lawrence Township Board of Education and helped form the plans for the creation of Lawrence North High School. He also served as president of the Ball State Alumni Association and was elected as an Alumni Trustee in addition to being presented the distinguished alumni award.
Roger Dickinson will present the scholarships, on behalf of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, in memory of H. W. Tom Wallace.
Criteria:
- A student in grade 12
- Nominated by high school principal and basketball coach
- Excel in scholarship (40%), citizenship (30%), athletic
- Ability (15%), Leadership (15%)
- Anticipated NOT to receive a full-ride scholarship
- Anticipates attending a Division II or III college or a junior college
- Anticipates participating in the basketball program at the small college or junior college level
Instructions:
Completed form must be signed by the coach and principal or athletic director and postmarked by November 27, 2008. Please mail to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame with:
- photograph of the nominee
- transcript
- a letter of support from the principal or coach.
Recipient, one boy and one girl, will be awarded a scholarship valued at $1,000.00. Scholarships will be awarded between the morning games of the City Securities Hall of Fame Classic, on Tuesday, December 30, 2008. The scholarship shall be paid directly to the accredited college or university the recipient is planning to attend.
