The PWYA Scholarships are designed to aid students that have participated in the PWYA program, who chose to achieve a post-secondary education in college, trade school or a certification program.  Our purpose for sponsoring the scholarships is to provide quality educational opportunities for students that benefitted from participating in PWYA activities.  We believe that by supporting additional education and training, we are investing in the future of youth athletics.  Today’s athletes are tomorrow’s coaches, umpires and volunteers.  PWYA is thrilled to help athletes attain their career goals through 4 - $1000 PWYA Scholarships for 2021.  The 2021 recipients are Kenny Shultz, Elliot Schmoll, Cassandra Schultz and Grace Repinski.

Kenny Schultz is graduating from SPASH in 2021.  He will attend St. Cloud State University with a baseball scholarship in the fall of 2021.  He plans on pursuing sports management and coaching as his majors.  Kenny participated in PWYA for over 10 years, which includes Tee-ball, baseball, flag football, umpiring, and coaching.  Kenny believes PWYA helped shape his life.  His best friends are his teammates from his PWYA teams, who share his interests and have great character, because they too, grew up and learned about playing for the name on the front of the jersey, “PLOVER.” Before the name on the back.

Cassandra Schultz is graduating from SPASH in 2021.  She will attend St Norbert College to major in Spanish and Pre-Med, she very much aspires to be a bi-lingual physician.  Cassandra participated in PWYA for 13 years, from Tee-ball all the way through 18U softball and Plover Fastpitch for 8 years.  She attributed PWYA with her ability to find productivity in challenging environments and to appreciate imperfect experiences.  Cassandra looks forward to being able to give back to organizations like PWYA that gives youths the opportunity to grow through participation in sports.      

Elliot Schmoll will be a 2021 graduate of SPASH.  He is attending Midstate Technical College in the Fall majoring in criminal justice.  Kenny wants to be in law enforcement and help to partner communities and law enforcement.  Elliot participated in PWYA for 10 years, from Tee-Ball, to 14/15 baseball, he also played travel baseball, umpired and played and officiated flag football.  Kenny recognizes that PWYA taught him how to bounce back, not only on the field, but in life, through some core skills of being humble, thankful and blessed.

Grace Repinski will be a 2021 graduate of Pacelli.  She will attend UW LaCrosse after graduation, majoring in Biomedical Science.  She plans to be a physician’s assistant and a crucial part in the healing process for patients.  Grace participated in PWYA for 10 years.  She played softball league and Plover Fastpitch for 7 years.  PWYA taught Grace to work together with others in a way that you take each person’s gifts and use them to accomplish something great.  She believes that PWYA plays a big role in creating society as one team.