The goal of the John C. Neil University of Arizona Walk-On Athletic Scholarship Fund is to provide a scholarship for a University of Arizona athlete, a scholarship which might not be granted otherwise. Each year the John C. Neil Fund holds a benefit auction and charity event with hopes of raising funds for athletic scholarships in the future. Last years event raised over $40,000.

This years event will be held on June 3, from 12-4 at Cactus Bowl.

Approximately 93% of Arizona's Intercollegiate Athletics budget comes from self-generated funds such as: ticket sales, television revenues, concessions, donations and post season bowls and tournaments. Only 7% of the budget comes from State appropriations. Walk-on Athletes are essential in the success of Wildcat athletics. The John C. Neil Walk-on Athlete Scholarship Fund is the first scholarship to specifically recognize the importance of walk-ons. In the past eight years, student-athletes have graduated at an equal or higher rate when compared to the general student body. In 1999, 62% of the student-athletes graduated, compared to 54% of the general student body. The University of Arizona is one of the top Intercollegiate Athletic Departments in the country. Wildcats have won 14 National Team Championships and 28 PAC-10 Conference Team Championships. Arizona Wildcats have won 80 National Individual Championships, and 60 Arizona student athletes have competed in the Olympics.

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