HBCU Legacy Bowl's 'Tristen Edgerson Memorial Scholarship'

HBCU Legacy Bowl's 'Tristen Edgerson Memorial Scholarship' applications available.

Kyle T. Mosley | Dec 13, 2023

Tristen Edgerson, a former student of Grambling State University and a graduate of McNeese State University, was about to launch his career in sports journalism. Unfortunately, at the age of 23, the New Orleans native lost his life due to a sudden brain hemorrhage. In the second year, the HBCU Legacy Bowl's "Tristen Edgerson Memorial Scholarship" will aid college students with aspirations of enrolling at an HBCU institution.

"He had just received a college degree and had an internship with Sports Illustrated's Saints News Network. Tristen was a bright and insightful young man. We dearly missed his contributions at the network."

Kyle T. Mosley

Tristen Edgerson could not fulfill his dreams after college, but to keep his legacy alive, we aim to offer another individual the chance to pursue their own. The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl will award four HBCU students a merit and need-based scholarship worth $2,500 each to honor Tristen's life and continue his legacy.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited Historically Black College or University in the U.S.

Must have at least one year of school remaining at the time of the application submission.

Resume

Cover Letter (must explain academic accomplishments, career goals, community involvement and financial need; 500 - 800 words)

Three (3) References (must provide contact information. Letters are NOT required.)

Documents must be a Microsoft Word document or PDF. Please save and submit all documents as "Name.Year.TypeofFile" (example: JaneDoe.2022.Resume)

Scholarship Award Policies

Scholarship awards are disbursed in one payment to the recipient upon proof of enrollment.

A scholarship selection committee will select the winners based on the Legacy Bowl Career Fair Committee's scoring system and adherence to the application guidelines and requirements.

Winners will be formally recognized on the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl website.

Application Window

December 12th - January 15th.

Award announcement: at the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair

Published Dec 13, 2023

KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019. Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four. My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances: WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert), KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews: Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns. For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me: