Eddie G.G. Burton Scholarship

The Charlotte Knights and Gaile Dry-Burton are dedicated to providing educational opportunities to the youth in our communities.

To improve educational funding for high school students attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) the Knights and Gaile Dry-Burton are committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.

To be considered for this year’s scholarship class, please complete the following application.

Please note your Guidance Counselor will be required to physically mail your sealed transcript and guidance counselor report to:

Charlotte Knights
Attn: Eddie G.G. Burton Scholarship

324 S Mint St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Monday, February 17th, 2025. Additional materials must be postmarked by this date.

Failure to submit supporting documents such as a transcript, letters of recommendation, ACT/SAT scores and guidance counselor forms by the deadline, will deem the application ineligible.

Download the guidance counselor form here.

Personal Information

Please answer all questions carefully and accurately. Applications that are not accompanied by supporting materials (as listed above) will NOT be considered.

First name*

Last name*

Phone number*

Email*

High school name*

School Street address*

City*

State/Region*

Postal code*

High school phone number*

Your graduation date*

Parent/Guardian Name*

Parent/Guardian Email Address*

Where do you plan on attending college?*

What is your declared major?*

If not declared, please describe your intended major and course of study.

Activities/Awards

In addition to providing information in the space provided below, you may choose to include attachments to show special recognition, projects, etc. at the end of this application.

Do you participate in High School Athletics? If so, which ones?*

Please list all activities or organizations you are involved with at your current high school.*

Please list and describe any honors and/or awards you have received while enrolled in your current high school.*

Please list and describe any involvement in activities not associated with your current high school.*

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you.*

Essays

Please limit your answers to each question to approximately 250 words.

Why are you interested in attending an HBCU?*

Describe why the history of the Negro Leagues is important to you?*

Why do you deserve to be the recipient of this scholarship?*

Community Service

Please document your most recent community service experience below.

Date of service*

What organization did you volunteer with?*

Site supervisor name*

Site supervisor email*

Site supervisor phone number*

Brief description of duties*

Total hours volunteered*

What have you learned from your experience volunteering in the community?*

Are there any other volunteer experiences you would like to share with us?*

Supporting Materials

Please attach any additional documentation below.

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