2025 Carol & Hayes Jenkins Scholarship Recipient Announced

(Cleveland, OH) The 5th Annual Carol & Hayes Jenkins Scholarship recipient is Maria Burns of the Brooklyn Figure Skating Club.

Maria starts her college career this fall at The Ohio State University majoring in Health Sciences on the pre-medical track. Maria passed her Gold Skating Skills, Pre-Gold Solo Free Dance, Pre-Silver Singles, and Silver Solo Pattern Dance tests.

Maria graduated from Holy Name High School as the Salutatorian with a 4.51 cumulative GPA.

“Hayes and I are thrilled this program supports local figure skaters’ quest to continue their

education”, said Carol Heiss Jenkins. Jenkins added, “we believe education is the foundation to achieving goals and enjoying a well-balanced life”.

Inspired by the skating and academic achievements of Carol Heiss Jenkins & Hayes Jenkins, Cleveland Championships 2000 established the Carol & Hayes Jenkins Scholarship in 2021. The scholarship is awarded annually to a local skater who has excelled in athletic and academic achievements, and who is graduating from high school with plans to attend college in the next six months.

Cleveland Championships 2000, the local organizing committee for the 2000 and 2009 U.S.

Figure Skating Championships, maintains an active role in the growth and development of

figure skaters and skating clubs in Northeast Ohio through merit awards, grants, and

scholarships.