Camp Scholarship Opportunity Available to Local Girls

RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Marjorie Evans would like to make high school girls who reside in Gallia and Meigs aware of an opportunity to apply for full and partial scholarships to attend Rio’s overnight basketball camp.

The camp, which is directed by long-time Rio Grande women’s basketball head coach David Smalley, is scheduled for July 6-9.

Evans, a Rio Grande College alum and a retired school teacher, has generously sponsored an endowment in memory of her late husband, D. Wayne Evans. The endowment will provide one full and several additional basketball camp scholarship opportunites for high school girls at each high school in both Gallia and Meigs counties.

To be considered for the scholarship program, campers simply need to complete the online application form, which can be found on the women’s basketball page of the University of Rio Grande’s athletic website (www.rioredstorm.com). Applicants can click on the “D. Wayne Evans Camp Scholarship” tab at the top of the page and the application will be forwarded directly to Smalley.

Evans, an avid local sports fan, understands the importance of extracurricular activities for high school girls. Through the establishment of the scholarship program, she is hoping to support area high school girls who have established a balance of academics, servant leadership qualities and financial need.

For more information, contact Smalley by phone at 740-245-7491 or by e-mail at [email protected].