Welcome to our Chapter
We are excited for you to be a member of The National Football Foundation Las Vegas: Bill Ireland Chapter. You will be able to vote for inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame, as well as participate in local chapter special events and benefits.
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Nominate Student Athletes for a 24/25 College Scholarship today!
DATE: Dec 11, 2024
The Bill Ireland-Las Vegas Chapter of the National Football Foundation is once again providing scholarships to local senior student athletes this year. Based on receipt of their completed application, the top 3 applicants from Las Vegas area High Schools will be chosen to receive scholarships for the following amounts each: $3000, $2000, and $1000. All applicants will be awarded Scholar Athlete Recognition with our local chapter.
This year we will also be awarding The Stallworth Strong Scholarship. The Stallworth Strong Foundation’s (SSF) primary mission is to provide merit-based scholarships to deserving student athletes from Southern Nevada, who wish to continue their college football career.The scholarship award is $2500.
The inaugural Stallworth Strong Scholarship will be presented in June 2025 as part of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Criteria For the Stallworth Strong scholarship must include the desire to continue playing college football at a high level. Athletes must display pride and passion for Southern Nevada. Athletes must also demonstrate the traits that embodies the Stallworth Strong values of Leadership, Hard Work, Commitment to Excellence, and doing the right thing always – especially when no one is watching.
The Stallworth Strong $2500 Scholarship will be determined by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee Las Vegas Chapter of the National Football Foundation and awarded at the annual Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame induction Ceremony. The SSF is independently operated by its Board of Directors as a non-profit (501c-3) organization.
Please see the enclosed application for both scholarships, including information and guidelines and submit an application electronically (preferred) or via email for one senior football player per high school. Please note that all applications must be received at my office by noon on March 1, 2025 to be eligible. Unfortunately, due to our time constraints to get information to our national organization, no exceptions will be made for applications received after the deadline date.
Your immediate attention to these applications is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to email me at info@nfflasvegas.org if you have any questions.
Branan Allison
President – Bill Ireland-Las Vegas Chapter National Football Foundation
www.nfflasvegas.org
Student Electronic Application: HERE
Coach Electronic Nomination Form: HERE
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The Bill Ireland Las Vegas Chapter Host Students from Mater Academy at the Las Vegas Bowl Dec 27
Mater Academy students pose for a photo at the Torch inside Allegiant Stadium after enjoying the Las Vegas Bowl courtesy of the local Bill Ireland chapter of the National Football Foundation.
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Scholar Athlete Awardee Quincy "BJ" Mauga
L-R: Kirk Schulz representing the Bill Ireland Las Vegas Chapter of the National Football Foundation; Quincy "BJ" Mauga of Faith Lutheran HS, Scholar Athlete awardee; Jay Staggs, football coach at Faith Lutheran HS.
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Scholar Athlete Awardee Leonardo Martinez
L-R: Leonardo Martinez of Sunrise Mountain HS, Scholar Athlete awardee; Chris Sawyers, head coach Sunrise Mountain HS.
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Top Scholar Athlete Brian Fowler
L-R: Tyler Tuiasosopo, head coach at Mater East HS; Top Scholar Athlete awardee, Brian Fowler of Mater East HS; Kirk Schulz representing the Bill Ireland Las Vegas Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
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Introducing Our 2024 Scholar Athlete Winners
National Football Foundation Bill Ireland Las Vegas Chapter Awards Scholarships to Outstanding High School Football Players
Las Vegas, NV - May 30, 2024-
The National Football Foundation Bill Ireland Las Vegas Chapter is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Scholar Athlete scholarship award, recognizing three exceptional high school football players who have demonstrated remarkable academic and athletic achievements.
The top scholar-athlete honor was awarded to Brian Fowler from Mater East High School. Fowler's dedication on the field and in the classroom has set him apart as a true leader and an exemplary student-athlete.
Additionally, scholarships were awarded to Leonardo Martinez of Sunrise Mountain High School and Quincy “BJ” Mauga of Faith Lutheran. Both students have shown exceptional commitment to their education and sport, making them deserving recipients of this prestigious recognition.
“Our chapter is thrilled to support these outstanding young men as they continue their educational journeys,” said Branan Allison, Chapter President. “Their hard work and dedication are inspiring, and we are proud to recognize their achievements.”
Board Member Terry Cottle added, “These scholarships are a testament to the bright futures ahead for Brian, Leonardo, and Quincy. We look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the years to come.”