
Debra J. Holmes Scholarship
This $1,500 scholarship honors our CEO's aunt, Debra J. Holmes. Ms. Debra Holmes was a Division I tennis player, college graduate, entrepreneur, and she loved God. In her memory, this scholarship is designed to support Black women who are current collegiate athletes preparing for their future and transition from college athletics.
The $1,500 will be awarded to a current Black collegiate student-athlete who is academically a current or rising sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in a full-time program Division I, II, or III program. In addition, all applicants must be currently competing on a sports team at an accredited college or university.
The top applicants will participate in a 30-minute virtual interview with the founder and CEO, Dr. Marlene Holmes, Ph.D, MSW.
​
Application Opens: March 9, 2025
Deadline for Application Submission: August 29, 2025
Finalist Virtual Interviews: September 2025
Winner Selected: End of September 2025
