Vikings COO Kevin Warren establishes No Doors Closed scholarships

Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; General view of the Minnesota Vikings logo at midfield during a NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; General view of the Minnesota Vikings logo at midfield during a NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Vikings Chief Operating Officer Kevin Warren and his wife Greta have established scholarships called No Doors Closed Scholar Awards.

The Minnesota Vikings front office has been very active in the community since the Wilf family bought the team in 2005. Since then the team has a whole has been involved in many charities and functions.

Chief Operating Officer Kevin Warren is a great fit with the franchise. Recently, he was awarded with the Inaugural Pioneer Award, but he always enjoys giving back to the community whenever possible.

Recently, Warren and his wife Greta awarded four students with No Doors Closed Scholarships, giving first generation college students a better chance to succeed. Here is the Facebook post from the Vikings including a photograph of the winners with Kevin and Greta Warren:

#Vikings COO Kevin Warren and his wife, Greta, provided four students who will be the first in their families to attend college with $5,000 scholarships.MORE: http://mnvkn.gs/dTGYIA

Posted by Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, May 13, 2017

These scholarships are important to Kevin Warren because he knows not everyone has the money to get a college education, but that means some great students may not get the opportunity to change their lives and support their families. Here is what he said on the official Minnesota Vikings website:

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"“Not every person is blessed into a family that has financial resources, but I know, speaking from experience that education can overcome any shortfalls you have in your life,” Kevin said, “and if you get a good education, typically it means that you get a good job, which means you can make money, take care of your family and be a productive citizen.”"

Greta Warren sees the scholarships as both a reward for great work and encouragement for them to continue on the road to excellence.

"“I think that can change the trajectory of anyone’s life, being educated and having access to more education. It means a lot when someone is there to encourage you,” she added. “I think sometimes young people need the extra boost, the extra feeling that someone is there to support them. I’m glad we were able to do it.”"

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Congratulations to Manuel Andrade, Nia Blanks, Tommy Bui and Dhavena Tejpaul for being the first recipients of the No Doors Closed Scholar Awards from Minnesota Vikings COO Kevin Warren and his wife Greta. Hopefully, these young people can make the most of their opportunities with help from the Warren family.