CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Tickets are on sale for the 13th annual 900 Men Strong Scholarship and Community Service Awards Breakfast.

This year’s event is Saturday, April 13 at the Chesapeake Conference Center. It begins at 8:30 a.m.

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During the breakfast, a total of $14,500 in scholarships will be awarded to nine deserving young men to use toward the college of their choice. To be eligible to apply for the scholarships, the graduating senior must be in good standing at a Hampton Roads high school and have a GPA between 2.5 and 4.0 (on a 4.0 scale). They also must submit three recommendations, transcripts and be accepted to an accredited four-year institution.

This year’s theme and purpose is “Making a Difference through Education.”

To date, the more than $75,000 in scholarships have been awarded to over 45 seniors.

The 2024 event will feature Senator Aaron Rouse (District 22).

WAVY TV is proud to be an official media sponsor of this event.