Scholarship Application – My Angel in the Outfield

The Kennedy Waymer Scholarship honors Kennedy’s legacy of strength, compassion, leadership, determination, courage, and purpose. This scholarship supports high school students who demonstrate academic commitment, service, resilience, leadership, character, and a desire to make a positive impact in the world.

Application Deadline: May 13, 2027

Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria & Award Details

Scholarship Application 2027

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Student Information

Student Full Name*

First Last

Date of Birth*

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Parent/Guardian Name*

First Last

Parent/Guardian Phone Number*

Parent/Guardian Email Address*

School Information

High School Name*

School Address*

Expected Graduation Date*

Current GPA*

Are you currently accepted into a college, university, trade school, military program, or career program?*

Yes

Waiting for acceptance

Not applicable

Name of college, university, trade school, military program, or career program you plan to attend:

Intended Major, Career Path, or Area of Interest:

Scholarship Category

The Kennedy A. Waymer Academic Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes a high-achieving student who demonstrates strong academic performance, leadership, and a commitment to community service.

The Kennedy A. Waymer Student-Athlete Scholarship
This scholarship honors a student-athlete who exemplifies sportsmanship, dedication, teamwork, perseverance, and determination both on and off the field.

Childhood Cancer Courage Scholarship
This scholarship supports a student who has personally battled childhood cancer or has an immediate family member affected by pediatric cancer. This award celebrates resilience, strength, courage, and perseverance.

The “Live with Purpose” Character & Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes a student who demonstrates outstanding integrity, leadership, faith, compassion, and a positive impact within their school or community.

Please select the scholarship category that best describes you:*

The Kennedy A. Waymer Academic Excellence Scholarship

The Kennedy A. Waymer Student-Athlete Scholarship

Childhood Cancer Courage Scholarship

The “Live With Purpose” Character & Leadership Scholarship

Activities, Leadership, and Service

List your academic accomplishments.

Examples: GPA recognition, honor roll, advanced courses, academic awards, certifications.

List any extracurricular activities you have participated in during high school.

Examples: clubs, organizations, fine arts, school programs, church groups, community groups.

List any athletic involvement, if applicable.

Examples: sport, team name, years played, position, awards, leadership roles.

List any leadership roles you have held.

Examples: team captain, club officer, student government, mentor, youth leader, volunteer leader.

Describe your community service or volunteer work.

List any employment experience, if applicable.

Include job title, place of employment, dates worked, and responsibilities.

Have you received any awards, honors, certificates, or special recognition?

Personal Statement

Personal Statement Requirement:
Applicants must submit a personal statement of 500–700 words. Include your response below or attach a PDF.

Prompt:
Describe how your personal journey, challenges, leadership, or goals reflect the values of strength, compassion, and determination. How will this scholarship support your future?

Personal Statement Response:

Upload your response (PDF)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.

Required Uploads

A complete application must include the following items:

Official or Unofficial High School Transcript*

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.

One Letter of Recommendation*

The recommendation letter may be from a: Teacher, Counselor, Coach, or Mentor.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.

Resume or Activity Sheet*

Your resume or activity sheet should include, when applicable: Academic accomplishments, Extracurricular activities, Community service, or Employment experience.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.

Optional Supporting Documentation

Applicants may upload optional documents that support their scholarship category or overall application.

Athletic verification
Medical documentation for cancer-related scholarship
Awards or certificates
Additional proof of leadership, service, or accomplishments

Supporting Documentation

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB, Max. files: 10.

Certification and Agreement

By submitting this application, I certify that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that incomplete, false, or misleading information may result in disqualification.

Student Signature

Date

Parent/Guardian Signature, if student is under 18.

Date

Media Release

If selected as a scholarship recipient, do you give MAITO permission to use your name, photo, school, scholarship award information, and portions of your application story for the foundation’s website, social media, press releases, and promotional materials?*

Yes, I give permission.

No, I do not give permission.

Final Checklist Before Submitting

Please check each box to confirm your application is complete.

Checklist*

I completed the online application form.

I uploaded my official or unofficial high school transcript.

I uploaded one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, or mentor.

I completed or uploaded my 500–700 word personal statement.

I uploaded my resume or activity sheet.

I understand optional supporting documentation may be uploaded, if applicable.

I understand the application deadline is May 13, 2026.

I understand late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

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Scholarship Application 2027

Student Information

School Information

Scholarship Category

Activities, Leadership, and Service

Personal Statement

Required Uploads

Optional Supporting Documentation

Certification and Agreement

Media Release

Final Checklist Before Submitting

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