You may be eligible to apply for a scholarship from The 3&2 Baseball Club of Johnson County. Scholarships are available to pay the cost of tuition, books, fees and room and board in connection with education at any accredited university, college, community college or vocational school.

IIf you are interested, read the information and follow the directions carefully. Also, note that applications and supporting documents must be received at the 3&2 Baseball Club offices by June 1 for review by the Selection Committee.

What Are the Awards?
3&2 has two scholarships that it awards. The 3&2 Scholarship and the Loran Freeman Memorial Scholarship.

The 3&2 Scholarship was established in 1987. Its purpose is to offer scholarships providing financial assistance to qualified, graduating, high school seniors while attending college. They must be residents of Johnson County who have actively played on a baseball team participating in league play at the 3&2 Baseball Club or otherwise been employed by 3&2 Baseball Club as an umpire, concession employee or in some other capacity. Up to two individual $500 awards will be given.

The Loran Freeman Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 as a memorial to Loran Charles Freeman, a long time supporter and participant in the 3&2 baseball program. This scholarship exists as a the result of the efforts of Loran’s many friends, acquaintances and business associates as well as family members. Loran's commitment to the youth of this area was exemplified by the sponsoring and coaching that he did for various sports teams. As a member of The 3&2 Baseball Club, he was a sincere and inspirational leader of baseball teams for sixteen years. One $500 award will be given.

Who Is Eligible?
To be eligible for the 3&2 Scholarship, a person must have participated in The 3&2 Baseball Club of Johnson County as a player, umpire, concession employee or in some other capacity. Juniors or Seniors iin high school are eligible to apply, but the proceeds of the scholarship will not be paid until the recipient of the award has graduated from high school and can exhibit that he or she will incur costs associated with further education.

For the Loran Freeman Memorial Scholarship, a person must be a graduating high school senior who has played baseball in the 3&2 program.

What is the Selection Criteria?
• For the 3&2 Scholarship, applicants must demonstrate high moral standards and good standing in the community. Awards will also be based upon academic record, class rank, and work experience, if any, and the applicant’s record of past or present participation in non-curricular school and/or civic/community activities. All applicants must exhibit a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

For the Loran Freeman Memorial, the Freeman family has expressed a desire to offer this scholarship to a deserving individual whose attributes would include, but not limited to: a good attitude, personality and appearance, an ability to get along with others, a high level of effort, commitment, and baseball aptitude, a team player who perseveres, hustles and has individual accomplishments both on and off the playing field.

How Do I Apply?
Select the “application form” and print the form. Complete the form and return to the 3&2 Baseball Club office at PO Box 14011, Lenexa, KS 66285; Attention: Scholarship Committee, with the appropriate supplementary materials.

When is Application Due?
All materials, including the application, transcripts, receipts (if available) and enrollment verification (if available) are due to the Scholarship Selection Committee by June 1st.

When are the Awards Presented?
Awards of all scholarships will be made in early of July. If the award is made to a junior, the funds will not be made available until applicant submits receipts of college/vocational school related expenses.

Previous 3&2 Baseball Club Scholarship Winners

Previous Loran Freeman Memorial Scholarship Winners