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Rays and Rowdies Student Empowerment Grant
The Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies are proud to sponsor a select group of qualifying college students to attend a sports, entertainment or business-related conference. Undergraduate and graduate students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds seeking careers in the sports industry are eligible to participate. The average amount of funds granted is $1,000 with special exceptions in certain circumstances.
Candidates must be from at least one of the following underrepresented groups:
  • People of Color
  • Women
  • LGBTQ+
  • Individuals living with a physical disability, invisible disability or condition, or who are neurodivergent
  • Veterans

Prospective candidates must submit the following materials to receive full consideration:
  • Current resume
  • A one-page personal essay (No more than 500 words)
    • Your personal essay should explain what you are looking to gain from attending the conference and what your career aspirations are.

Students will be notified of their application status within 60 days of applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After attending the conference, students are required to submit the following documentation:
  • A one-page recap of your experience at the conference submitted within 30 days after attending the conference.

If you have any questions about the program or the application, please email socialjustice@raysbaseball.com for more information. Examples of sports, entertainment or business-related conferences can be found below.
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The Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, military or veteran status, predisposition to or carrier status of a genetic condition, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Please acknowledge.

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