Scholarships

The Karon 
Brown Award

The Karon Brown Award was established in 2021 as a tribute to Karon Brown who served the IGHSAU in a variety of roles for 43 years.  The recipient of this award is recognized for excellence in the classroom, in athletics and must plan on a future in a sports-related field. Her profile should reflect loyalty, perseverance, character, and passion for continuing a career serving female athletics. Those same qualities personified Karon Brown and her work for the IGHSAU.
 
Specific consideration will be made to those with a passion for event management and innovative thinking regarding female athletics. 

One recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship grant. Deadline for application materials to be submitted is March 28, 2026.

Qualifications

  • 3.00 Cumulative High School GPA 

  • Applicants must have participated in at least one IGHSAU sanctioned sport in high school.

  • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.

  • Must plan on a degree in a sports-related field:  athletic administration, coaching, sport management, athletic training, event operations, marketing, media relations, sports journalism, etc.