NY Knicks Fan Receives $60K Scholarship to Attend UAlbany
Introduction to the Scholarship
An incoming freshman to the University at Albany received a huge surprise before the New York Knicks game last Friday at Madison Square Garden. Calvin Mar received a $60,000 Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship for school.
The Presentation of the Scholarship
The 18-year-old fan was presented with the scholarship by Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. Both Mar and Towns have lost a parent. Mar’s father passed away unexpectedly on Father’s Day in 2016.
About Calvin Mar
Mar was born premature with multiple congenital anomalies that have impacted his health throughout his life. He plans to study musical theatre at UAlbany to help him pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
After the Game
After the game, Mar also received a signed jersey from Towns.
The Garden of Dreams Foundation
The Garden of Dreams Foundation works with the MSG Family of Companies to provide life-changing opportunities for young people in need. The Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship Program has awarded over $6M toward the higher education of deserving high school seniors since its inception in 2015.
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Conclusion
NEWS10 is the Capital Region’s local news leader! The Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship is a great opportunity for young people in need, and Calvin Mar is a deserving recipient.
FAQs
Q: Who received the $60,000 Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship?
A: Calvin Mar, an incoming freshman to the University at Albany, received the scholarship.
Q: Who presented the scholarship to Calvin Mar?
A: Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns presented the scholarship to Mar.
Q: What does Calvin Mar plan to study at UAlbany?
A: Mar plans to study musical theatre at UAlbany to help him pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
Q: How much has the Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship Program awarded since its inception in 2015?
A: The program has awarded over $6M toward the higher education of deserving high school seniors since its inception in 2015.
