Congratulations to Norwalk High School senior Andie Davitt who has been selected as the Norwalk nomination for the 2024 IGHSAU E. Wayne Cooley Scholarship Award. Andie was selected based on the criteria of the award including her leadership both in and out of athletics as a student-athlete. She is now eligible to move on in the scholarship process for one of 5 state winners who receive $1000 with the final selection being a $15,000 scholarship to one winner.
Congrats to Andie on this great recognition. A public recognition will be held at an event TBD.
About this award:
The E. Wayne Cooley Scholarship Award was established in 1993 as a tribute to the man who served as Executive Director of the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union from 1954 through 2002. The recipient of this award is recognized as being representative of the most elite of the superlative Iowa Girl, not only on the playing field but also in the classroom, in her school, and in her community. Her profile will reflect discipline, perseverance, character, citizenship, and leadership, which personified the life and expectations of E. Wayne Cooley.
Each high school is limited to one nomination. It is the responsibility of the local school to determine how the nominee is selected. The criteria for the award are as follows:
Cumulative High School GPA of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Must have participated in at least two sports each year of high school
Shall have earned at least one varsity letter in a minimum of two sports
Must be enrolled full-time in an IGHSAU member school
Must be an Iowa resident
Must attend an Iowa college or university
Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA throughout her college career
Six finalists will be selected from the submitted applications for personal interviews with the selection jury in late January or early February.
Five finalists will receive a $1,000 scholarship grant. The E. Wayne Cooley Scholarship Award winner will receive a $15,000 scholarship ($3,750 annually). All nominees will receive a plaque commemorating their nomination by their school.
