2014 Chuck Ealey Undefeated Spirit Contest Winners To Be Announced on March 25

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Through his Undefeated Spirit Foundation, former University of Toledo and CFL football star Chuck Ealey gives back to the Toledo community by providing 15 scholarships ranging from $125-$500 to area high school seniors.

Ten athletes - five football players (one $500 scholarship) and five girls’ basketball players (one $500 scholarship) have been selected as finalists based on the following criteria: 1) An undefeated spirit-inspiring drive and leadership with their teammates, campus, community and or youth 2) Strong family values with strong family support-encouraging and supporting parent/family structure behind the athlete 3) Strong focus on education and community/campus involvement- good grades and extracurricular activities

Ealey has also partnered with Leadership Toledo to encourage all area high school seniors to share with him their “Undefeated Spirit” stories through a 500-word essay contest. In 2014, almost 50 students from more than 15 area high schools entered the “Undefeated Spirit” essay contest. All scholarship winners will be celebrated during a ceremony scheduled on Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at The University of Toledo’s Driscoll Alumni Center. The list of all finalists includes: