Vince Chickerella Scholarship

The scholarship was created by Rodney C. and Tawanna D. Kent who were inspired by Coach Vince Chickerella. VC was a coach with love and passion for the game of basketball. His passion was exemplary—decathlon of purpose—for he touched so many young lives. The scholarship supports students from Linden-McKinley STEM academy from the men's basketball team, women's basketball team, English department, history department, and science department as part of VC's legacy of deep caring for Linden-McKinley students. Five scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors from Linden-McKinley STEM Academy who plan to attend a post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. full-time. The scholarship selects one recipient from each of the men's basketball team, women's basketball team, English department, History department, and Science department.