QC, That’s Where! student leaders in women’s athletics are encouraged, supported

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official destination marketing organization (DMO), announced a new scholarship named in honor of Patty Viverito, past senior associate commissioner at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and Missouri Valley Football Conference commissioner.

The Patty Viverito Emerging Leader Scholarship was created to recognize and support outstanding leaders in women’s athletics in the Quad Cities regional destination. This scholarship has been awarded annualy since March of 2023. Two more Quad Cities female student-athletes from Illinois/Iowa will be recognized in March of 2025 and awarded a scholarship investment in Ms. Viverito’s name.

High school female student-athletes that demonstrate academic excellence, leadership characteristics, community engagement, and share Ms. Viverito’s values for achievement are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a senior in high school and have plans to pursue an undergraduate education at any accredited university or community college.

Visit Quad Cities and the Quad Cities Sports Commission will serve as the administrator of the program. A committee of local female community leaders will serve in an advisory committee role to determine the annual recipient.

Requirements

• Female student-athlete
• High school senior from Illinois or Iowa
• High school GPA: 3.0 and higher
• Complete application
• Submit a 500-word essay Who do you feel is a good leader and why? Examples of leadership Examples of your community involvement Your Sport involvement
• Two letters of recommendation (school administrator and additional letter, non-family member)

Timeline: Annual award

Submissions due by Jan. 27, 2025

Award amount: $1,000 per student

QC, That’s Where! We work best when we’re together! QC, That’s Where! is brought to you by a partnership with the Quad Cities Chamber and Visit Quad Cities.