HEAT ANNOUNCE 2017 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

MIAMI, April 11 – The Miami HEAT announced today the five recipients of the 2017 HEAT Scholarships presented by BankUnited and the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund: the Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship, the Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship and three HEAT Scholarships. In its 21st year, the HEAT Scholarships offer $25,000 in funds to high school seniors attending school in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach counties. The scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, are awarded based on excellent academic performance, outstanding community service, and unmet financial need. HEAT Legend, Alonzo Mourning, BankUnited Senior Executive Vice President, Gerry Litrento and Executive Director of the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund, Steve Stowe, will host a special halftime ceremony to honor the 2017 HEAT Scholarship recipients during tomorrow’s matchup against the Washington Wizards. The scholarship recipients are as follows:

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