NJCAA Foundation awards four NJCAA Convention Scholarships
Charlotte, NC – The NJCAA Foundation has announced its recipients for its 2025 NJCAA Convention Scholarship program.
Newly announced for 2025, the NJCAA Convention Scholarship Program will begin awarding multiple scholarships for NJCAA administrators and coaches to attend its annual national convention. This year’s event is slated to be held in Denton, Texas in mid-April.
“We’re happy to be able to recognize our first recipients of this scholarship program,” said Andrew Givens, Executive Director of the NJCAA Foundation. “We had a wonderful response in terms of applications received, and we look forward to expanding the program in the coming years.”
Scholarship recipients will be recognized on Monday, April 14 at the 2025 NJCAA Convention presented by Nufabrx.
Recipients of a 2025 NJCAA Convention Scholarship include:
First Time Attendee Scholarship
Jessica Pelzel
Director of Athletics & Health and Wellness Center
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Region 13
First Time Attendee Scholarship
Eric Francis
Director of Lifelong Learning & Recreation Center & Athletic Director
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, Iowa
Region 11
Aspiring Leaders Scholarship
Sarah Manuel
Head Shooting Sports Coach
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, Missouri
Region 16
Lonestar Scholarship
Mario Zamora
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Head Coach
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, Texas
Region 14
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About the 2025 NJCAA Convention presented by Nufabrx
The 2025 NJCAA Convention presented by Nufabrx will be held in Denton, Texas, from April 13-17. The event includes NJCAA sport and governance committee meetings, professional and leadership development sessions, sponsor and partner exhibit hall, and the annual awards dinner.
NJCAA athletic directors, coaches, sport information directors, administrators, and presidents are invited to participate in professional development sessions led by association members, industry leaders, and partners and sponsors. Attendees have the opportunity to directly interact with the NJCAA partners and sponsors, network with peers, and listen in on sports committees.
About NJCAA Foundation
Since 2018, the NJCAA Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, has funded scholarships, community programs, and national awards for the association's student-athletes, member colleges, and administrators.
The mission of the NJCAA Foundation is to enhance the NJCAA national organization, student-athletes, member colleges and local communities through financial support, scholarships, program initiatives and community service.