College of Charleston Scholarship Grant

The Family Circle Cup Community Outreach program is all about making a difference in the community. In 2002, the tournament started a scholarship grant at the College of Charleston for female student athletes who not only excel on the playing field, but off as well. Every year, $5,000 is donated to an outstanding female athlete who is a well-rounded student, and whose accomplishments include giving back to the community.

Winners are selected on a number of criteria including financial need, academic performance, volunteer / community involvement, and athletic prowess. Each scholarship applicant must write a short essay on what makes her a good candidate for this scholarship.

ISABEL BOERSMA RECIPIENT OF $5,000 FAMILY CIRCLE CUP
SCHOLARSHIP GRANT

Track & Field Standout Selected for Academic Achievement and Community Service Work

The Family Circle Cup Community Outreach program is all about making a difference in the community. In 2002, the tournament started a scholarship grant at the College of Charleston for female student athletes who excel both on and off the playing field. Every year $5,000 is donated to an outstanding female athlete who is a well-rounded student, whose accomplishments include giving back to the community. The scholarship winner is selected based on a number of criteria including academic accomplishment, volunteerism/community involvement, financial need, and athletic accolades. This year’s winner is sophomore Isabel Boersma, a member of the College of Charleston’s Women’s Track & Field team.

“Receiving the Family Circle Cup Scholarship is an honor and an undeniable proof that there are rewards for passionate, hardworking young women. Most importantly though, it gives me the opportunity to better myself as an individual in every sense of the word.” says Boersma. “It means that I can spend more time doing the things I love, volunteering, studying and running. I sincerely thank the Family Circle Cup for this generous scholarship.”

Each scholarship applicant was asked to write a short essay on what makes her a good candidate for this scholarship. Through her letter, Boersma, a sophomore from Franklin, TN conveyed that she is as ambitious about her education as she is in her athletics.

As a heptathlete on the Cougar track and field squad, Boersma set an individual school record in 100-meter hurdles during the 2008 season. She has been a member of the Cougar Student-Athlete Advisory Board since 2007, and was elected vice president of this board in April of 2008. Boersma is academically motivated as well, holding a 3.3 GPA, placing her on the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. Majoring in biology with a Spanish minor, she hopes to attend medical school to study dermatology after completing her undergraduate studies.

Passionate about both medicine and her community, Boersma has already completed over 100 hours of volunteer service in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit at the Medical University of South Carolina. Some of her additional volunteer activities include mentoring and coaching young athletes in a Mt. Pleasant track and field clinic, and serving as a tour guide during the College of Charleston’s parent’s weekend.

“Our goal when we started this program eight years ago was to try and combine athletics, education and volunteerism into one scholarship,” commented Eleanor Adams, Family Circle Cup Tournament Manager. “This scholarship lets us recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements of a top female student-athlete from the College of Charleston. We applaud Isabel for her spirit and dedication to achieving her goals and commitment to helping others.”

In addition to the $5,000 grant, Boersma had the opportunity to meet No. 5 seed Caroline Wozniacki after her match Wednesday night.

Historical Scholarship Winners   *All data from original scholarship applications.
 

2008: Megan Manthey
Student Athlete: Megan Manthey From: Ferndale, Washington Major: Sociology Year: Junior GPA: 3.46 Sports: Soccer Volunteerism:   - Mentor to 6th and 7th grade girls   - Reads to children at elementary schools  - Assists with services at Seacoast Church
Academic Accomplishments: - U of Colorado Honor Role (2005-2007)    - U of Colorado Dean's List (2006) - Academic All Big-12 First Team (2006) - Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll	Athletic Accomplishments: - CofC Player of Week (2007) - Started all 20 games in '07 - Shared team lead w/4 goals - Led the team with 37 shots	“My goal is to pursue soccer professionally, not only because of my passion for the game, but also to serve as a female role model.	"I plan to use the money to buffer my expenses in my senior year, and to make myself more available to the charities I’m involved with.”
2007: Katie Hedley
Student Athlete: Katie Hedley From: Richmond, VA Major: Arts Management Year: Sophomore GPA: 3.88 Sports: Cross Country and Track & Field Volunteerism: - Elias Club - Komen Charleston Race for the Cure - Mt. Pleasant Track Club
Academic Accomplishments:    - Perrenial Dean's List student   - SoCon Comm. Award (2007)   - Phi Eta Sigma   - Spring All-Academic Team   - Fall All-Academic Team   - Academic Honor Roll	Athletic Accomplishments: - SoCon Runner of Week - 2-time CofC Athlete of Week   (2006 & 2005) - CofC Coach’s Choice Award - Led team in the 2006    NCAA Southeast Regional	"This grant will allow me to greatly increase my volunteerism throughout the community, and help me in many other ways throughout my college career.”	“My dream is to introduce underprivileged children to the theater so they have an equal opportunity to appreciate the benefits of culturally enriching activities."
2006: Teryn Schuetz
Student Athlete: Teryn Schuetz From: Sarasota, FL Major: Elementary Education Year: Junior GPA: 3.9 Sport: Soccer Volunteerism: - Habitat for Humanity - Relay for Life - WYMCA - Physical Fitness Day Instructor
Academic Accomplishments: - Highly Distinguished Honors (3 yrs.)	Athletic Accomplishments: - CREF Academic All-    Conference Team - Game-winning goal vs. Elon - #10 in CofC’s All-Time     scoring list (30 pts.)	“I get the thrill of a lifetime aiding others by teaching, tutoring, or just talking to a child who needs a mentor."
2005: Kaycie Carr
Student Athlete: Kaycie Carr From: Sylvania, Ohio Major: Elementary Education Year: Junior GPA: 3.6 Sport: Volleyball Volunteerism: - Habitat for Humanity - Big Brothers/Big Sisters - Read - a - Thon and the Folly Beach Sweep
Academic Accomplishments: - National Society of Collegiate Scholars	Athletic Accomplishments: - Co-captain of 2004 NCAA    tournament team - 1st team All-Southern Conf - 2004 TIAA-CREF Fall     Academic All-SoCon team - Led SoCon in assists - American Volleyball Coaches    Assoc. All-South Region
2004: Kylie Palmquist
Student Athlete: Kyle Palmquist From: Middletown, CT Major: Biology Year: Sophomore GPA: 3.7 Sport: Track & Field / Cross Country Volunteerism: - Charleston Soup Kitchen & Clean    Sweep - Girls on the Run - Alliance for Planet Earth
Academic Accomplishments: Faculty Honors (2002 & 2003)	Athletic Accomplishments: - 1st in 5k Citadel Invitational - SoCon Runner of the Week - 84th in NCAA Cross Country     Regional - Won 3000m - Coastal Car.    Chanticleer Classic - Won 5000m at Weems    Baskin Relays	“In both running and school, I strive to achieve and succeed in order to educate myself, and become the best person I can be athletically and intellectually.”
2003: Chakosha Lance
Student Athlete: Chakosha Lance From: Georgetown, SC Major: Biology and Psychology Year: Freshman GPA: 3.6 Sport: Track & Field Volunteerism: - Charleston Soup Kitchen
	Athletic Accomplishments: - Won Hammer Throw in    numerous events - 1st Cougar to win Conf    champ. Track & Field    in weight throw at     SoCon indoor champ.	- 2004 NCAA East Regional    Track & Field Qualifier -1st    NCAA Regional qualifier    in school history - School record in weight    throw (16.33m)
2002: Claire Wigfall
Student Athlete: Claire Wigfall From: Mt. Pleasant, SC Major: English Year: Freshman GPA: 3.6 Sport: Soccer Volunteerism: - Church Choir (14 years), Board    Member and Usher - Little Peles - Clean City Sweep
Academic Accomplishments - Put herself through school - Outstanding Marks in H.S.    (Wando H.S.)	Athletic Accomplishments: - 13 goals (6th all-time at    CofC) - 88 career shots (3rd all time     at C of C) - 31 shots on goal (3rd all time    at C of C)

College of Charleston Quick Facts
School: College of Charleston
Location: Charleston, SC
Enrollment: 11,617
Founded: 1770
President: Dr. George Benson
Athletics Director: Jo Hull
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Conference: Southern
Colors: Maroon and White
Nickname: Cougars