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Ashley Riggs Making a Difference Scholarship Page

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About Ashley....

Ashley was a person who was passionate about many things: faith, family, soccer, and people in need. She always put her faith first, even during her battle with cancer... her faith only grew stronger. Ashley deeply valued her relationships with others, even strangers who were in need. One of her favorite sayings was, "Just do what's right."

On the soccer field, Ashley led her teams to many victories including the Sanderson High School State Soccer Championship in 1991, and UNC Soccer National Championships three years in a row from 1992-1994.  The Ashley Riggs Making a Difference Scholarship, is awarded to a player who works hard on and off the field, who shows determination and perseverance, and who may also be experiencing hardships in life. Ashley wanted to create opportunities for people who may otherwise not have them.

Emma Bilger, goalie at Sanderson high school and rising senior, is the 2021 and first ever recipient of The Making a Difference Scholarship!

This summer, Emma chose to attend Tracy Noonan's Dynasty Goalkeeper Academy for an intense 5 day overnight goalie camp.

Tracy is a UNC alum who played with Ashley at UNC and then went on to play on the US National Team! She and Ashley stayed close friends long after their college years. 

The connections just keep happening! 

    In our 2nd year, 19 kids from the Durham Boys and Girls Club were able to go to summer camp with our new partnership!

    Smiles all around!!

      Scholarship Information

      Making a Difference

      • The Ashley Riggs Making a Difference Scholarship is an award given to a female junior high or high school student athlete to provide her with an opportunity to attend a week long, overnight soccer camp that she may not otherwise be able to attend, in order to better herself as an athlete and as a person. The award is given to a student athlete who demonstrates outstanding character, determination and perseverance in spite of overwhelming family / life circumstances. 


      • Recipients are notified typically in the spring each year.


      • To donate to our cause and help a young soccer player develop their life and soccer skills in this unique way,  please click the Donate Now button below.


      • To apply or nominate someone you think would benefit from the Ashley Riggs Making a Difference scholarship please follow the 5 step instructions below to submit your application.








      Help Our Cause

      Your support and contribution will enable us to continue Ashley's mission of helping others and sharing her love of soccer. Your generous donation will help us continue to fund this mission.

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      To APPLY or NOMINATE someone you know...

      • 1.  Download the Making A Difference form below
      • 2.  Fill it out
      • 3.  Click the Apply Now link located  below this page and to the left of the family picture
      • 4.  Fill out the info requested and then click the paperclip icon to attach your application
      • 5. Send it to us!



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