No One Fights Alone Scholarship
Inspired by Coach Marc Bartholomew
The No One Fights Alone Scholarship is awarded to a senior football player who plans to continue his education beyond high school and whose experience in the Chardon Football program has shaped his character, leadership, and appreciation for community.
Inspired by the life and legacy of Coach Marc Bartholomew (1950-2025), this scholarship reflects the values he lived every day as a teacher, coach, and mentor in the Chardon community. Coach Bart believed that football was more than a game—it was a brotherhood. He taught young men that challenges are never faced alone, that teammates support one another through adversity, and that true strength comes from unity, commitment, and heart.
Chardon Football is about more than wins and losses. It is about learning how to work with others, hold yourself accountable, and lead in ways that make those around you better. This scholarship seeks a student-athlete who understands that lesson—someone who has experienced firsthand how football builds bonds, forges leaders, and creates lifelong connections.
Applicants should demonstrate how football taught them brotherhood, resilience, and leadership, both on and off the field. They should also reflect on what makes Chardon a special community—its pride, tradition, and the responsibility that comes with representing something greater than yourself every time you wear the “C.”
The No One Fights Alone Scholarship honors a senior football player who embodies the spirit Coach Bartholomew stood for: commitment to learning, leadership through action, and a deep respect for teammates, school, and community—while preparing to carry those lessons into the next chapter of life.
The No One Fights Alone Scholarship
The No One Fights Alone Scholarship honors the legacy of Coach Marc Bartholomew and recognizes senior football players who embody leadership, perseverance, and brotherhood. This scholarship supports student-athletes who plan to further their education and carry forward the values learned through football.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a student athlete who actively participated in the program their senior year
Plans to attend a college, university, or trade school
Demonstrates leadership, character, and teamwork
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Award Amount
Two $1,000 scholarships
Award will be given directly to the recipients
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated leadership and character both on and off the field
Commitment to team and community
Essay responses
Application Requirements
Completed application form
Short essay (250–500-word response)
One Letter of recommendation (coach, teacher, mentor (cannot be a family member))
Transcript
Deadline & Submission Details
Application deadline: April 10, 2027
Submit via email to: chardongridiron@gmail.com
Late applications will not be considered
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