Mel Mellis, a strong supporter of Kent State Athletics, has made a significant donation towards scholarships to be given away at each of the Golden Flashes’ next three home football games.
“I was tremendously impressed by the passion and enthusiasm of the Kent State students at the first two football games this year,” says Mellis, who is an active member of Kent State’s National Athletic Development Council. “This gift gave me an opportunity to reward some of those very students by helping fund their academic pursuits. Student support of athletics is essential to any thriving college campus and this is my way of saying ‘Thank you.’”
Thanks to Mellis’ generous $6,000 gift, any Kent State student who registers through FLASHPerks will be eligible to win a $2,000 scholarship at the Ball State (10/30), Temple (11/6) and Army (11/13) games. That is in addition to the $3,500 that Coca-Cola has already committed to book scholarships over the remainder of the season.
“Mel has been a long-time supporter of our student-athletes and coaches and this is another shining example of his dedication to Golden Flashes Athletics,” says Kent State Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen. “I couldn’t agree more with Mel ? our students have been unbelievable in their support so far this season. They are a vital component as we strive to create a championship atmosphere at Dix Stadium.”
Both the Mellis and Coca-Cola scholarships will be given away prior to the start of the fourth quarter, with the only stipulation being that the winner must be present to claim the award. To register, students must present a valid Kent State ID at the FLASHperks booth located in the pregame Fan Experience in the Field House and in Dix Stadium during the game.
Kent State returns home Saturday, Oct. 30 to host Ball State at 3:30 p.m. as the Flashes celebrate Joshua Cribbs Day. Tailgating lots open at 12:30 p.m. and the Fan Experience begins at 1:00 p.m. At halftime, Cribbs will have his #9 retired in an on-field ceremony.
“I was tremendously impressed by the passion and enthusiasm of the Kent State students at the first two football games this year,” says Mellis, who is an active member of Kent State’s National Athletic Development Council. “This gift gave me an opportunity to reward some of those very students by helping fund their academic pursuits. Student support of athletics is essential to any thriving college campus and this is my way of saying ‘Thank you.’”
Thanks to Mellis’ generous $6,000 gift, any Kent State student who registers through FLASHPerks will be eligible to win a $2,000 scholarship at the Ball State (10/30), Temple (11/6) and Army (11/13) games. That is in addition to the $3,500 that Coca-Cola has already committed to book scholarships over the remainder of the season.
“Mel has been a long-time supporter of our student-athletes and coaches and this is another shining example of his dedication to Golden Flashes Athletics,” says Kent State Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen. “I couldn’t agree more with Mel ? our students have been unbelievable in their support so far this season. They are a vital component as we strive to create a championship atmosphere at Dix Stadium.”
Both the Mellis and Coca-Cola scholarships will be given away prior to the start of the fourth quarter, with the only stipulation being that the winner must be present to claim the award. To register, students must present a valid Kent State ID at the FLASHperks booth located in the pregame Fan Experience in the Field House and in Dix Stadium during the game.
Kent State returns home Saturday, Oct. 30 to host Ball State at 3:30 p.m. as the Flashes celebrate Joshua Cribbs Day. Tailgating lots open at 12:30 p.m. and the Fan Experience begins at 1:00 p.m. At halftime, Cribbs will have his #9 retired in an on-field ceremony.