Babe Ruth Calgary (BRC) is once again pleased to be offering scholarships to our graduating players.

The scholarships are given in the name of Matt Krol, former Calgary Blues athlete.

On August 4, 1994 Matt Krol was tragically struck by lightning and killed instantly.  Matt was where he loved to be, on the baseball field, playing for the Calgary Blues in the Canadian Big League Championships in Stoney Creek, Ontario at the time.  Matt was an inspiration to those who knew him.

His love for life, his family, his friends, his teammates and the game of baseball combined with his ever-present grin will always be remembered.

In the summer of 1996, the Calgary Blues and Babe Ruth Calgary dedicated a plaque at the entrance of the Optimist field in memory of Matt.

The plaque is intended to remind us of the fun that Matt had playing the game he loved.

Babe Ruth Calgary will be awarding scholarships up to $500 for successful applicants. Award amounts will take into consideration the length of time in BRC, and/or any BRC Scholarship awards previously received.

Application Deadline:  September 24, 2023

Criteria to be Eligible:

• Must be a Babe Ruth player in the year of the application and have also participated in BRC regular season baseball for a minimum of an additional two consecutive years.
• The applicant is planning on attending a post-secondary institution in the fall of the year of the scholarship application.
• First time applicants will have priority in the case of limited scholarship monies.

Player Application Process: 

Part 1:

The applicant must complete the 2023 Matt Krol Memorial Scholarship Application Form. (You will need a Google account to access this form and your browser's pop up blocker must allow a new window to open.)

Please gather all the documentation required prior to completing the form:

• Alberta Final Transcript from grade 12 or if already in post-secondary a copy of your Final Year-end Transcript.
• Letter of Reference from a high school teacher, University professor, volunteer supervisor, coach or employer. If this is the second or third time applying please provide a different reference letter from the previous application(s).
• Proof of registration for the fall in a post-secondary institute.

The Application Deadline is: September 24, 2023

Part 2:

The candidate must email to the president@baberuthcalgary.com a copy of their:

• Student ID from a post-secondary institute
• Tuition Receipt (Proof of Payment)

Submission Deadline:  October 10, 2023

Coach Application Process: 

The applicant must have volunteer coached in the current season. If so,please complete this form:

2023 Matt Krol Scholarship for Coaches.

(You will need a Google account to access this form and your browser's pop up blocker must allow a new window to open.) Please gather all the documentation required prior to completing the form:

• Student ID
• Tuition Receipt as proof of registration for the fall in a post-secondary institute.

The Application Deadline is: September 24, 2023

Please Note:

READ CAREFULLY AND SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS WHEN APPLYING – INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

If you have any questions please contact Jason Mikalishen @ 403-990-7225 or president@baberuthcalgary.com