The San Jose Sharks partner with the San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, and San Jose Earthquakes on a joint scholarship program for high school seniors, forming the Bay Area All-Star Scholarship Team (BAASST). Each sports team does its part in contributing to the BAASST program by identifying one outstanding student and awarding each of them a scholarship for $5,000. The 2024-25 Application Cycle will open in November.
A teacher or school administrator must nominate all scholarship candidates. To nominate a student(s), the school official must attach a letter of recommendation describing the unique qualities, achievements and circumstances that make the student(s) an exceptional scholarship nominee.
Student applicants must meet the following criteria for nomination:
- Be a college-bound senior currently attending a Bay Area public high school.
- Have a Tax ID Number.
- Display leadership qualities in the classroom.
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 from sophomore to senior year of high school.
- Demonstrate the value of education, good work ethic and community outreach.
Each student must submit the following information to complete this application:
- BAASST Application Form
- Taking into consideration academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community involvement, please write a 2-3-page essay explaining why you believe you are a deserving BAASST candidate.
- Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives. The teacher, principal or counselor who nominated the student must write one of the letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts from each high school attended.
To see an example of the BAASST application, please click below
Have a question? Email Hunter Bruckner at [email protected]
