How To Apply For The John McCrink Scholarship
-Provide a concise, yet detailed, written statement about themselves and their education goals and aspirations. (Maximum of 500 words)
- Provide a letter from their basketball coach regarding membership on a high school or AAU basketball team.
-Proof of acceptance into a healthcare profession academic program.

Students must meet the following requirements in order to qualify for the scholarship.
Proof of a four-year high school transcript from New York State
Most recent report card submission
Written letter to the Gardiner Foundation explaining why you should receive the scholarship
Letter of recommendation from a Guidance Counselor, Dean or Principal
Copy of a college acceptance letter
Documentation
Please complete and mail the above downloaded PDF form with your application for consideration. All information must be addressed and mailed to:
The Gardiner Foundation Inc.
3227 Lurting Avenue
Bronx, New York 10469
All Scholarships applicants must be able to attend the Annual Gardiner Foundation Basketball Classic, August 20 - 21.
Past Scholarship Recipients

2022 Winners
- Devan Avant
- Isaac Zambrano
- Tomas Santos
- Franchot Solarzano

2021 Winners
- Kimani Merchant
- Justin N. Montanez
- Aaron L. Montanez
- Tiaje Bennett
- Naia Braxton

2019 Winners
- Jimmy Ascencio
- Madison Kerr
- Tyler McInnis
- Charles Noonan
- Emily Smith
- Tyrone Davis III
- Myles Mathias

2018 Winners
- Bryce Branch
- Dontez Braxton
- Brittani Broderick
- Diamond Brown
- Jayvawn Clarke
- Tyrone Davis III
- Anthony Greer
- Kendall McInnis
- Skye Michele Saunders
- Dane Simpson

2017 Winners
- Farahana Appiah
- Kate Appiah
- Malik Campbell
- Destin Huggins
- Averi Parker

2016 Winners
- Justin Gilchrist
- A'Donte Braxton
- Breanna Wilkerson
- Penda Smith

2015 Winners
- Justin Williams
- Dority Mensah
- Tiffany Sarpong
- Destiny Huggins
- Torrie Evans

2014 Scholarships
- Brandon Patterson
- Brandon Howell
- Joseph Simmons
- Tyler Parking
2013 Scholarships
- Naim Bligen
- Dominique Henderson
- Dajahn V. Myers
- Terrell Segre
2010 Scholarships
- Jack Middleton
- Shaun Mattocks
- Denzel Henderson
- Chantel Corley
- Antaya Bright
2009 Scholarships
- Ashley Hargrove
- Durand Scott
- Wesley Meyers
2008 Scholarships
- Atiya Blackwell
- Denielle Henderson
2007 Scholarship
- Dominique Pagan