He attended Maryland’s Montgomery County Schools throughout his elementary, middle, and high school years. Drafted by the New York Mets in 1986, Curtis was also offered a basketball scholarship to the College of William & Mary. He accepted both…baseball and school.

Even though one of his goals was to play in the Major Leagues – his most important goal was to obtain a college education. In 1991, Curtis reached this goal when he received his diploma (Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: Finance). He then turned his attention to baseball, and in 1993, Curtis made it to the Major Leagues with the Montreal Expos. Pride is the President and co-Founder of the Together With Pride Foundation, Inc. He resides in South Florida during the off-season.

Through this scholarship, Curtis hopes to help students reach their educational goals.

 $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to select graduating high school seniors from Maryland, Washington, D.C., and/or South Florida who are deaf/hard of hearing or who wish to become teachers of the hearing impaired. This award is not based solely on academic achievement. However, the applicants must demonstrate that they take PRIDE in their school, community, family, and self through their grades, extra-curricular activities, volunteer & work experiences, and goals.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2009

For more information or to find out how you can join us, please contact us @ togetherwpride@aol.com.