In June 2013, I wasn’t sure what to give my dad for Father’s Day. At his age, he didn’t need any more ties!  Instead, I decided to write him a letter of gratitude for his years of love, support, and life lessons. I ended the letter with the following:  

I would like to give you a gift of posterity.  I would like you to know, while in the present, a plan I have for the future.  One day, I hope to establish the Byron Krieger Athletic Scholarship.  It will be given annually to a promising Jewish student athlete, who shows exemplary character, commitment to Judaism, and kindness--all traits that you have. May you live to one hundred and twenty. Happy Father’s Day!

The gift meant a great deal to my father and he told me so.​

Now the gift continues. ​
         --Evelyn Krieger
The Byron Krieger Athletic Scholarship is a $550 merit-based award for Jewish high school seniors and current college students. 

Eligibility:
  • Jewish male or female accomplished athlete. (Preference will be given to fencers and Jewishly-committed students.)
  • College student or High school senior attending private, public, or homeschool.
  • Have a at least a 3.0 GPA.
  • Planning to attend a U.S. college after graduation or gap year.
  • Planning to pursue your sport in college.
  •  Funds may be used for athletic sponsorship at the discretion of the committee. 

Requirements:
  • Visit the Byron Krieger Memorial website to learn about his life and legacy.
  • Download and complete the application form (click link).
  • One recommendation from an athletic coach, teacher, or rabbi. You may use a college recommendation. However, in addition to athletic accomplishment, the recommendation should address the following question: How has this student embodied the values of humility, kindness, sportsmanship, Jewish pride, and education as exemplified by Byron L. Krieger?
  • One photo of yourself.  (To be used for promotional purpose if you are selected as a scholarship recipient.)
  • Attach your application, photo, and recommendation in a single email to [email protected] (Recommendations may alternatively be sent directly from the recommender.)
  • Application Deadline: June 2, 2024
Judging:
  • Thoughtful answers to application questions.
  • Embodiment of Byron Krieger’s values: humility, kindness, respect, sportsmanship, Jewish pride, and education. 
  • Athletic accomplishment and potential.
  • Finalists may be contacted for further information. 
  • One scholarship winner will be notified by in late June and later announced on this website.
​Read more of our applicants' reflections on Byron Krieger’s legacy here.


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The world stands on three things: on Torah, on service of God, and upon acts of kindness.
-Ethics of the Fathers 2:1

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