Gene & Ken Robertson Scholarship
Gene & Ken Robertson Scholarship Applicant Guidelines The Gene and Ken Robertson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to those athletes who exemplify outstanding shotgun pointing skills. Gene started shooting competition in his early teens. Over the 65 years he shot American Trap he won many local, state and national titles but the title he was proudest of was winning the Father/Son National Championships at the Grand American in Vandalia Ohio. He competed and won this championship with his son, Ken Robertson. Ken did follow in his Father's footsteps in the American Trap world, however Ken moved into the International games when he became a member of the USAF International Trap team. After Ken completed his military service he returned to American Trap. This was an exciting time for Ken. He soon married Jeanie Robertson Almond and together they started a family. They had four children, Scott Robertson, Shellee Robertson Enfinger, Chelsea Robertson Vinson, and Christi Robertson Taylor. The early 80's brought a "New" game to America. Sporting Clays. Ken instantly loved the new clay target game. Although he had recently been diagnosed with Leukemia. He shot in the competition to declare a team to represent the USA in England and won the Captain spot on the first US team invited to England to shoot the world games. Sadly his illness over came him. That shoot was to be his final competition. The trip to England was not to be. He passed away June 8th, 1987. His shooting career cut much too short. He loved this sport and he loved to win. It was with these two men, that the Robertson family legacy of shooting sports began. This Scholarship is in Memorial of the Robertson’s and will be given as the top gun scholarship and will be known as the All-American. This scholarship is awarded to the High Over All Individual Champion of all events at our 2015 YTF Texas State Championship. Guidelines: • • •
High School Junior or Senior attending college in the 2015 or 2016 Fall Semesters Must have a current Youth Target Foundation GOLD Membership and must be on a current Youth Target Foundation team. Must have shown outstanding Sportsmanship.
Please email [email protected] with any questions. This $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded at our Award Show on Saturday, June 20th, 2015. Thank you for your help and we couldn’t do any of this without you! Youth Target Foundation **Employees (including their immediate families and members of the same household) of the Youth Target Foundation, and its Board of Directors are not eligible to participate in any scholarships presented by YTF or NTA. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, siblings, parents and legal guardians, children and legal wards, grandparents, and grandchildren, including “in-laws.”
