Founded in 2017, by Conway native player and coach Everette Sands.
The WES Foundation is a 503c non-profit organization that is preparing for it’s 5th year of offering FREE local Football & Cheerleading Camp for students in Horry County.
The 2022 camp will be held on June 25th at the Conway Rec Center. This is an all-day event filled with fundamentals and activities to enrich young athletes.
This one-of-a kind camp experience is focused primarily on teaching football and cheer fundamentals, as well as preparing young men and women with the essential tools for their future success, both on and off of the field.
The WES Foundation programs are designed for athletic campers that are rising 3rd to 8th graders, who are active and play football or participate in cheer.
The camp staff is comprised of high level former collegiate players and coaches who all have a passion for sharing their knowledge with young athletes.
We also incorporate the theme of “Life Beyond Sports” which is a series of on-going seminars geared to convey the importance of a formal education for athletes.
WES strives to provide a 100% fun and unforgettable camp day experience that promotes the development of confidence and instills self-esteem, independence and responsibility
WES FOUNDATION leader Everette Sands announces two local scholarships. To hear Everette Sands explain, click the video just above.
The Inaugural WES Foundation Golf Tournament at The Hackler golf course will take place on June 24th, 2022. It will be a captain’s choice tournament format.
The traditions of The WES Foundation are brought to life by the dedication, passion and enthusiasm of our awesome coaches. Being a part of the WES Foundation team is a rewarding responsibility.
It is also an opportunity to have elite highly trained and talented coaches from different aspects of the sports industry to come together to pour their knowledge and training into our youth!
WHY DO THEY DO IT? Just because they want to make a positive impact and instill athletic values in our youth.
Thank you to all of our most amazing, wonderful, dedicated and extremely passionate coaches, who provide the essential coaching knowledge and take time out of their busy lives to volunteer to train the students and athletes of tomorrow.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2022
THE WES FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2022 WES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM. UNDER THE PROGRAM, ONE (1) $3,000 SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO A SENIOR THAT ATTENDED THE INAUGURAL WES FOUNDATION FOOTBALL CAMP IN 2017 AND TWO (2) $1.500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO SENIORS IN THE HORRY COUNTY.
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS:
WES FOUNDATION CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP: ONCE (1) $3,000 SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY SENIOR THAT ATTENDED THE 1ST ANNUAL WES FOUNDATION FOOTBALL CAMP IN 2017.
WES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: ONE (1) $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY SENIOR ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL IN HORRY COUNTY.
THOMAS JORDAN SCHOLARSHIP: ONE (1) $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY SENIOR ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL IN HORRY COUNTY.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATIONS:
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A WES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM; WRITE A ONE- PAGE BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH ON “MY IDEAL CAREER!”. SECURE TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM (1) COUNSELOR, OR OTHER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR; (2) A TEACHER, OR COMMUNITY LEADER. LASTLY, AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT. SUBMIT THESE ITEMS ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION TO THE WES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AT THE ADDRESS STATED ON THE APPLICATION FORM.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 16.
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE JUDGES’ DECISION IS FINAL.
A CERTIFICATE OF SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE WINNER AT THE AWARDS LUNCHEON DURING THE WES FOUNDATION BANQUET ON JUNE 24TH. THREE TICKETS TO THE BANQUET WILL BE PROVIDED FOR RECIPIENT AND TWO GUESTS.
A CHECK WILL BE ISSUED TO THE WINNER ONLY UPON NOTIFICATION FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL CERTIFYING THAT THE WINNER IS REGISTERED FOR THE FALL TERM.
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICANT MUST BE A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL.
APPLICANT MUST HAVE MAINTAINED A “C” AVERAGE OR BETTER IN HIGH SCHOOL
APPLICANT MUST PLAN TO ENTER AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THE FALL TERM FOLLOWING THE GRANTING OF THE SCHOLARSHIP. MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE.
APPLICANT MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
1. NEED FOR ASSISTANCE…………….……………………………………………….40%
2. SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT…………………..……………………………………30%
3. INITIATIVE ………………………………….……………………….………………15%
4. QUALITY AND COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION MATERIALS……….…………….……10%
5. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES…………………………………………………………5%