About Keith Joseph Davis
Keith Davis was an influential African American trailblazer who graduated from Minneapolis North High School in 1974. He began his coaching career at the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center during junior high, positively impacting many youth in the North Side community. Keith instilled pride in the next generation of African American youth he mentored.
Dedicated to his coaching, he led youth teams to baseball, basketball, and flag football championships. His mentoring spanned three decades, including work at various community centers and outreach programs in North Minneapolis that helped students gain college admissions. Keith also authored publications to recognize outstanding young athletes in the Twin Cities.
He passed away on June 19, 2012, and his legacy lives on through the Greater Twin Cities African American Basketball Hall of Fame scholarships, inspiring the new African American generation to make meaningful, lasting differences.
Keith Davis Scholarship
We often think of trailblazers as distant figures, but our goal is to highlight the extraordinary individuals within our communities who may be overlooked. The legacy of African Americans is a vital part of our foundation for youth. Our history provides the groundwork for the future. We honor the past while inspiring a new generation to shape what lies ahead. We empower young people to take charge and create change. The Hall of Fame Scholarship is awarded to African American youth in the greater Twin Cities community who are making a meaningful, lasting difference and plan to continue to do so, preserving the African American legacy.
Scholarship Applications
All Hall of Fame Scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements. No consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet all guidelines.
Scholarships are available for enrollment in college, university, or vocational school.
Scholarship Requirements
- African American student
- Live and attend high school in Minnesota
- A minimum of grade point average of 2.5
- If less than grade point average of 2.5 must submit additional information to be reviewed
- Complete application forms
- Provide two letters of recommendation
- Documented community service
- After a letter of acceptance from the intended college, university, or vocational school is received
- Meet application deadline
