The Tom Browning Scholarship

Reds Hall of Famer Tom Browning holds a special place in all of our hearts. His on-field accomplishments created countless memories for Reds fans everywhere and are forever enshrined in the Hall of Fame. However, his legacy transcends baseball as he made the Cincinnati area his home and became a fixture in the community, as an ambassador for the Reds and the game of baseball and was a friend to all. His dedication to the game, the Reds and his family was evident up until his much too soon passing on December 19, 2022.

To provide for another legacy for Tom, the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum has created the Tom Browning Scholarship. Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded to a baseball and a softball pitcher from the local area. The application deadline is July 20, 2024.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Applicant must be a graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 grade point average or a minimum composite ACT score of 18.
  2. Applicant must attend a Tri-State (Kentucky/Indiana/Ohio) High School located in one of the following counties:
    • Kentucky – Boone; Bracken; Campbell; Gallatin; Grant; Kenton
    • Indiana – Dearborn; Franklin; Ohio; Switzerland; Union
    • Ohio – Brown; Butler; Clermont; Clinton; Greene; Hamilton; Highland; Montgomery; Preble; Warren
  3. Applicant must be a student entering an accredited college or university.
  4. Applicant must have demonstrated on-field excellence, academic achievement, community engagement and financial need.
  5. All required documentation must be completed and submitted by July 20, 2024. No late or incomplete submissions will be considered.

Required Documents

  1. Completed Tom Browning Scholarship Application.
  2. Two letters of recommendation completed by representatives of the student-athlete’s school. One letter must be from the student’s coach. The second letter can be from a teacher, guidance counselor or athletics director. The letters should reflect on the student’s deservedness for scholarship consideration.
  3. Acceptance letter from intended college or university.
  4. Summary of on-field performance highlighting key statistical benchmarks achieved and relevant rankings within student-athlete’s league or conference.
  5. Full High School Transcript reflecting in-class performance for the entirety of student-athlete’s high school career up to the date of scholarship application submission.
  6. The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) account.