Keith Koster Memorial Football Scholarship Application

This scholarship was created in tribute to Keith Robert Koster. Keith was fatally injured on May 4, 2006, while attempting to stop his car from being stolen. Keith was a 2004 Masconomet High School graduate and a member of the football team for four years. He was employed part-time and working toward a Criminal Justice degree at the time of his death.

The scholarship will honor and perpetuate Keith’s memory. He was a unique young man who exhibited sportsmanship, dedication, leadership, great compassion and genuine concern for his teammates and others. Keith was determined to make others feel welcome, both on the field, and in all aspects of his life. He went out of his way to be inclusive, and never left anyone out.

An annual award will be given to a graduating Masco senior football player who best emulates Keith’s qualities and traits and who pursues further education.

This award will be renewable up to four years, as long as the student remains enrolled at an institution of higher learning.

Those eligible must meet the following criteria:.

  • Has played at least three years of Masco Football.
  • Has shown dedication to the game.
  • Has shown leadership among his teammates and encouraged them, both as a team and individually, to give their best efforts.
  • Has shown caring by reaching out to new players to include them, making them feel a part of the team.
  • Financial need will not be a factor in determining the recipient

Deadline: Must be submitted through this web site by clicking the SUBMIT button at the bottom of this page by October 25, 2011.