The scholarship
One award, every year, for a student who pursues their goals the way Scott did.
Every gift to this Fund — whether money, time, or talent — is an investment in a future leader, and in keeping a thirteen-year-old's memory vibrant.
Checks go straight to the school — and to the student.
Awards issued by the Fund support students pursuing their higher education goals. To comply with IRS regulations, checks are made out jointly to the college or university and to the student. Recipients may use the money for tuition, books, room and board, or required fees — sports equipment included.
The award amount is based on the value of the underlying endowment, which grows only through donor support. The Fund is entirely donor-driven: there is no paid staff, and 100% of every donation goes toward scholarships.
Who should apply
The students we're looking for exemplify Scott's ideals — in the classroom, on the field, and in life.
Applications are accepted annually until April 15. The recipient is chosen for the qualities that made Scott who he was, and is notified before graduation.
- 01 Good academic standing.A GPA of 2.75 or higher, with an official transcript from your high school.
- 02 Full-time undergraduate enrollment.At a U.S. college or university, with the institution's full name and address provided. Military academies are not eligible.
- 03 U.S. citizenship or naturalization.Documented with a copy of your birth certificate or naturalization papers.
- 04 Demonstrated financial need.The Fund exists for students who need the assistance to make college possible.
- 05 An active interest in sports and community service.The way Scott himself lived — on PAL teams, and looking out for the people around him.
Download and complete the application.
The application asks for personal, academic, and financial details, so we keep it as a form you print, complete, and return through your school's Guidance Department — not a web form. Because of the sensitive information involved (including a Social Security number), we don't collect this online.
Completed applications are returned through your high school's Guidance Department. Deadline: April 15. To learn more, contact Dr. Frances Palmer — see the Contact page for details.