Chet Whitaker Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Established in 2023
The Chet Whitaker Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Chet Whitaker.
Chet played a pivotal role in establishing something that continues to flourish on the south side of Indianapolis, Indiana, to this very day.
The foundation seeks to pay tribute to Chet’s legacy of leadership and dedication by supporting young men and women in education after high school.
Chet Whitaker Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Mission Statement:
The Chet Whitaker Memorial Scholarship Foundation was established in 2023 to help support the advancement of higher education by providing added financial support to the young men and women involved with the South Stars High School Hockey Team on the South Side of Indianapolis. In 1990, Chet was responsible for reestablishing this club team, which originally started in 1979. He served as the team manager for many years while his oldest son played on the team. Chet took immense pride in his involvement and the significant role he played with the South Stars, as it had a profound impact on numerous young kids and their families.
Leadership
Sportsmanship
Dedication
Tribute to chet
The Foundation seeks to pay tribute to Chet’s legacy of leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication by supporting young men and women in education after high school, be it at community college, college/university, or trade school.
Each year two scholarships will be awarded to a deserving senior who is nominated by their coaches and members of the board. The students must be in good academic standing and model the leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication that Chet displayed throughout his life.
The Chet Whitaker Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Tax-deductible gifts are accepted to help support the Foundation’s goal of helping a student athlete further their education while simultaneously building better leadership skills.