Ian Purdon Memorial Scholarship

The Ian Purdon Memorial Scholarship was established by the Grid Iron Club to honor the memory of Ian Purdon, a self-motivated, goal oriented, unselfish student athlete who demonstrated passion and dedication to the San Luis Obispo High School Football program. Ian was born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1985 and his family moved to the United States in 1992. Ian loved sports. He enjoyed basketball and baseball; however, football was his passion. Ian was devoted fully to achieving a PAC-5 and CIF Championship with his teammates. His desire for excellence to a single endeavor was not always popular. It was hard work. It was also extremely rewarding. It was the Grid Iron Club’s wish to pay tribute to Ian Purdon by acknowledging these qualities for future Tiger Football seasons at San Luis Obispo High School. His dreams included going to the college, playing football, and enjoying life to its fullest. The recipient of this scholarship demonstrates characteristics seen in Ian including perseverance, dedication, and teamwork with a primary goal to take part in a college football program at any level.

Open to graduating seniors who participated on the football team at San Luis Obispo High School who best honor the legacy of dedication, hard work, and leadership skills that was Ian Purdon.