University of North Carolina Athletics
Jamison Presents First Scholarships
May 21, 2003 | Men's Basketball
May 21, 2003
The NBA season may have ended for the leader of the Golden State Warriors, but Antawn Jamison's summer job is just beginning. On Monday, May 19, 2003, the Charlotte native presented his first annual Antawn C. Jamison Scholarship to Chase Laws and Ashley Jefferson, two students from his former high school, Providence High. "Providence High School means a lot to me and I am establishing this scholarship to provide some assistance to some deserving students who are striving to achieve their goals."
The need-based scholarships were awarded to the two college bound Providence High basketball players. The students were in good academic standing and displayed great citizenship at all times. The total amount of each scholarship is $4,000.00. The recipients will collect $1,000.00 each year that they enroll in college for a total of four years. The Principal, Athletic Director, and coaches of the basketball teams made up the scholarship selection committee.
"I earned a basketball scholarship to UNC and had a very hard working and supportive family to help me on my college journey, but I realize that not everyone is as fortunate as myself. I hope this contribution will help these students buy some books or food to help them get through those tough days that they will encounter in school."
Chase will attend Westpoint Academy, however, it is unknown where Ashley will further her education.
The scholarship is the first of many projects that the former Tar Heel and College Basketball Player of the Year is executing this summer as part of his "A Better Tomorrow" campaign. The campaign was launched last November to implement service projects in Charlotte to help encourage academic success and help those citizens who are less fortunate.
On Monday, May 19, Jamison began a program with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system that will reward about 200 students in six schools for their dedication and hard work. "The Extra Effort Awards is a pilot program that I am executing with a few schools this year in hopes of launching a similar program on a larger scale next year that will involve many more schools. I want to reward those students who are constantly working hard in school but might not make the Honor Roll," says Jamison.
The program will focus on middle and high school students. The schools involved in the pilot program are: Providence High, Olympic High, Garinger High, Marie G. Davis Middle, Eastway Middle and Kennedy Middle. Jamison will reward all recipients with pizza parties, autographed certificates and recognition on his personal website (www.antawnjamison.net).
On Monday, Olympic, Providence and Garinger students were rewarded and enjoyed their pizza parties. Marie G. Davis, Eastway and Kennedy will be awarded during the following week.
