Bill Self's Assists Foundation

Written by Kristen Waggener
Wednesday, 22 July 2009 08:00 The Louisburg-based G.R.A.D.E. Foundation was recently the recipient of a $3,000 grant from the Assists Foundation, a foundation founded by Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self and his family.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (June, 2009) – In partnership with the Kansas City Kansas School Foundation for Excellence the Assists Foundation, a 501(C)3, nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 scholarship program. Established by Kansas men’s basketball coach, Bill Self and his wife, Cindy, this is the Assists Foundation’s first announcement of scholarship recipients since its inception in 2006.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (June, 2009) – The Assists Foundation, a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization established by Kansas men’s basketball coach, Bill Self and his wife, Cindy, is pleased to announce its first round of grant and scholarship recipients. Five organizations were each awarded a $3,000 grant from the Assists Foundation and four high school seniors were selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship per year, up to four years to aid in their educational pursuits.

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A point guard during his days at Oklahoma State University, Bill Self is hoping to add to his assist totals this year and for many to come. Self, Kansas University’s men’s basketball coach, has announced formation of his new ASSIST Foundation, whose mission is “to help provide young people access to better lives.”