Gen Giammanco Athletic Scholarship Fund

The Gen Giammanco Foundation provides financial support to deserving college-bound student-athletes who exhibit the passion and commitment to achieve their dreams of both scholastic and athletic success.

Scholarship or Award Criteria
Award amount: minimum $1000
Number of awards: Varies

1. The scholarship recipient(s) should be chosen based on the applicant’s:
• Participation in high school team sports
• Intent on playing on a college sports team
• Documented financial need
• Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher, one from a coach)

2. The applicant must
• be a graduating high school senior in Monterey County

3. To claim the award funds, the winning student must:
• Enroll in an accredited school of higher education (2-year or a 4-year)
• As a full-time student
• Award is contingent on the student athlete becoming a member of a NCAA or NAIA collegiate athletic team.
• by Fall (or) Spring semester after receiving the award
• Send the Claim Form provided by CFMC along with official proof of his or her enrollment, and the letter verifying participation in an athletic team to the Community Foundation

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/16/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. What sport(s) do you play?
  2. Do you plan to play a sport in college?
  3. Please explain what it would mean to receive a Gen Giammanco Athletic Scholarship. Please include: a) why playing a sport in college is important to you; b) what influenced your desire to play; c) what person has been most influential in this decision, and why; d) where and for what team will you be playing for this upcoming year; and e) have you secured a spot on the team or do you plan to walk-on.
  4. Upload two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher, one from a coach)
    • Letter of Recommendation #1
    • Letter of Recommendation #2