The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance recently announced the 2020 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance. 

From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2021, more than 3,600 have been named school winners in the Heisman High School Scholarship competition, including South Effingham’s Maggie Morgan and Larry Scott. 

In its first year as presenting sponsor, Acceptance Insurance pledged an additional $25,000 scholarship donation to the program. School winners will continue on for the chance to become state winners, national finalists or national winners. State winners receive a $750 college scholarship, national finalists receive a $1,250 college scholarship and the male and female national winners will each receive a $5,250 college scholarship.

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the nation. The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them.

To apply, students must be graduating with the class of 2021, have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of a B (3.0) or better, participate in at least one of the 48 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee and/or the National Federation of State High School Association and be a leader in his/her school and community.