Heisman School Winner

SOUTHERN AROOSTOOK HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR JACOB BROOKS LEAVES IT ALL ON THE FIELD AND BECOMES SCHOOL WINNER IN THE HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION AWARDED BY THE HEISMAN TROPHY TRUST AND ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE

The National Award Program Releases the Names of 2020 School Winners

WHAT: Today, The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance announce 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 awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance. 

In their 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.

A complete list of School Winners can be found at https://www.heismanscholarship....

WHO:   JACOB BROOKS

WHEN: The complete 2020 program timeline can be found at https://heismanscholarship.com... 

11.2.20: School Winners Announced

11.3.20: State Winners Announced

11.9.20: National Finalists Announced

12.1.20: National Winners Announced

WHERE: Winner names will be released at https://www.heismanscholarship... 

WHY: The Heisman Memorial Trophy is annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the nation. The Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance 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.

About the Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance

Over the past 26 years, the program has honored more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors and provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships to students and more than a million dollars to high school academic and athletic programs across the country.

About The Heisman Trophy Trust

Connect with us on Twitter using @Heisman_HS, Instagram using @heismanscholarship, and on Facebook www.facebook.com/HeismanSchola.... 

About Acceptance Insurance 

Acceptance Insurance (FACO) is both an Omnichannel insurance agency and insurance carrier operating in 15 states across more than 340 retail locations. Their team of 1300-plus focuses on developing long-term relationships with historically underserved customers and those who prefer more flexible payment schedules and greater risk tolerance. Local community engagement, supported by robust digital messaging on owned and earned platforms, gives each agency a local feel and the resources of an institutional carrier.

Additional information can be found online at www.acceptance.com. Acceptance Insurance is a registered trademark of First Acceptance Corporation.

State Winners who do not go on to become National Finalists receive a $750 scholarship. National Finalists who do not go on to become National Winners receive a $1,250 scholarship. National Winners receive a $5,250 scholarship. This scholarship is based on the final level achieved and is not cumulative.

CONGRATRULATIONS JACOB!!