About Us

The Courtney S. Crooms Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization that has been established to recognize the academic, athletic, and civic accomplishments of highly motivated female basketball players. The Foundation is committed to service within the community, operates in the highest level of integrity, and is a member in good standing of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits.

Each year the Foundation awards grants in the amount of up to $1,000 each [$500 registration fee/$500 tournament fees] to the most qualified female applicants. These grants are not exclusive to minority applicants, and household income is not a consideration in the application process. Additionally, the Foundation sponsors an annual memorial girls’ basketball tournament in which these young student athletes can showcase their athletic prowess.

It is through the talents and leadership of these student -athletes on and off the court that the world's view of women's basketball will be changed in the new millennium. The CSC Foundation serves as both a catalyst and a spring-board to encourage, inspire, and to recognize: passion for the game, service to others and the pursuit of academic excellence.

**Courtney would have been a part of the graduating Class of 2010, which makes 2010 our first graduating class of grantees since our inception. We are proud to say that 100% of our recipients from this class have graduated high school AND 100% have gone on to institutions of higher learning by way of academic scholarship, athletic scholarship...or both! This is a wonderful accomplishment for the grantees and their families, an excellent investment (by any standard) of resources by the foundation, and a promising impact on our communities.** (See Grantees tab for details)

The Courtney S. Crooms Foundation Grant

“2010 Grant Criteria”

Submission dates: Jan 2nd - Mar 31st, 2010

1. Must be a U.S. citizen and a legal resident of the State of Georgia, North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, or Alabama.
2. Must be a high school freshman through senior between the ages of 14 through 18.
3. Must be a member of a legitimate team/club within the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Youth Basketball of America (YBOA) organizations, or “High School team [$500].”
4. Must have a “B” grade point average (3.0) or higher on a 4.0 GPA scale.
5. Must submit an essay: include a full-length “Digital” color photo in a team uniform (preferably an action shot). No less than 400 words about yourself, your interests, and your goals after high school.
6. Must have five letters of recommendation: two academic, one from a current and one from a previous year teacher; two athletic; and one community, civic, or from a guidance counselor).

7. Must submit an official “sealed” transcript of currently enrolled classes which clearly states letter grade and GPA.

8. Must have participated in a social or civic activity: e.g., church auxiliary, community program, and/or volunteer related activity.

—Grant finalists [only] will be notified by mail and a telephone interview via conference call is mandatory for all finalists being considered.

**Any incomplete packets, or those postmarked after the grant submission deadline date will NOT be viewed or considered.

Once grant recipients have been chosen head coaches will be contacted for applicable fees. Any false or misleading information given to the foundation regarding registration or scheduled tournament fees (on behalf of a player) will result in all current and future funding being withheld for players under said coach. The foundation will make every effort to track teams tournament participation.

Download Grant Application (PDF)