Minnesota Timberwolves’ point guard Derrick Rose has announced the start of his college tuition scholarship program, the Rose Scholars:
I’m excited to share the launch of The Rose Scholars program, a scholarship program which seeks to give high school students the opportunity they need to make their dreams a reality.
To apply, check out https://t.co/h1nnPR04TW#RoseScholars2018
— Derrick Rose (@drose) August 1, 2018
Rose included that the program would award high school students with a total of over $400 thousand in tuition money:
Passionate about embodying a legacy that will empower the next generation to pursue greatness; NBA star Derrick Rose has launched a scholarship program: the Rose Scholars.
The program is open to high school sophomore, junior + senior students who are civically minded and have an instinct to lead. He is gifting 1 grand prize winner up to $200,000, paid out $25k per semester for 4 years + 2 smaller winners for up to $20k (paid out fall 2018, 1 time payment). Please read the fine print/game rules that says the student will actually have to spend the money on college/university related expenses.
This news comes just days after Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James opened his ‘I Promise’ school, which will educate 240 underprivileged elementary schoolers in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
Rose will again serve as Jeff Teague’s backup, along with fourth-year guard Tyus Jones, in Minnesota. The former MVP averaged 8.4 points and 1.5 assists with the Timberwolves last season.
