Priscilla Dillow "Seize the Day" Post-Secondary Scholarship

Seize the Day with Pris Dillow

In 37 years of work in education, Pris Dillow took advantage of every opportunity to fight for equality and participation in women's athletics. In addition to her role with the IHSAA Board of Directors, Pris was the first female president of the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (IIAAA), a past president of the Marion County Coaches of Girls Sports, as well as numerous other local, state, and national organizations.

Pris' efforts were not just felt in the boardroom but also in the classroom and competitions. Ben Davis High School was home to Pris, leading change as a P.E. Teacher, coach in multiple sports, Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director before retiring as a Giant in 2002. 

In the eyes of this trailblazing icon, the right opportunity for change was the current moment. This led Pris to adopt the rallying cry "Seize the Day" to motivate others to continue her work and leave a lasting legacy. The scholarship - with funds raised by Pris' family, friends, former players, and colleagues - continues her impactful and important mission. 

Scholarship Criteria

- Recipient must be a female student-athlete participating in at least one (1) IHSAA sport in the year in which she completes the application.

- Recipient must be a graduating senior or in her final year at an IHSAA member school.

- Recipient must be planning to attend post-secondary education (4-year college, 2-year college, trade/technical school) and demonstrate a financial need.

- Recipient must demonstrate a commitment to the qualities in which Pris stood for: teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.

- Recipient must be nominated by their school’s Athletic Director.

Application Process

Applications for the Seize the Day Scholarship are available on the IHSAA portal website (www.myihsaa.net). The application will be accessible to member school principals and athletic directors. The member school is responsible for establishing the process by which its nominee is selected. A member school principal may nominate only one student-athlete per year and should submit the application to the IHSAA by February 14, 2025.

The school Principal or Athletic Director should initiate the nomination process. To nominate an athlete, click here to login and complete the application. After completing the form, the information will be electronically sent to the nominated student. Once the student completes their section, the form will be electronically returned to the Principal/Athletic Director for a final review and submission to the IHSAA. If you have any questions on this process, please contact IHSAA Foundation Director, Trip Lukemeyer, at tlukemeyer@ihsaa.org or 317-846-6601.