Rise Up Scholarship Application

The Rise Up Scholarship Fund supports families facing financial hardship by covering participation costs for our baseball and fastpitch athletes. Funded by generous donations, scholarships are awarded based on need. Please complete the application below to be considered.

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Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian's Full Name *

First

Last

Relationship to the Athlete *

Contact Phone Number *

Contact Email Address *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Employer & Occupation

Is there a second parent/guardian contributing to household income? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, provide name, employer, and occupation *

Athlete Information

Athlete's Full Name *

Age *

Date of Birth

Grade Level (for the upcoming academic year) *

Sport *--- please select ---BaseballFastpitch

Current team or league affiliation *

Elevate team joining (if different)

Household Financial Information

Annual Household Income (before taxes) *

Number of Dependents in the Household *

Does the athlete qualify for the free/reduced lunch program?

• Yes
• No

Are you currently receiving any of the following assistance? (Check all that apply)

• SNAP
• TANF
• Medicaid
• SSI
• Unemployment
• None

What is your current housing situation?

• Own
• Rent
• Temporary housing
• Living with relatives/friends
• Other

Other *

Additional Family Considerations

List any other children in the household and their sports or extracurricular activities

Has this athlete received a scholarship from Rise Up or another organization in the past 12 months? *

• Yes
• No

If Yes, Please Explain *

Short Answer Questions

Requested scholarship amount: *

Briefly describe the athlete’s involvement and achievements in baseball/fastpitch (100–200 words) *

Explain any special financial circumstances (e.g., medical expenses, job loss) *

How would receiving this scholarship impact the athlete’s personal growth and development? (150–300 words) *

Community Engagement

Are there any volunteer activities you are willing to help with? (Check all that apply)

• Fundraising
• Game Day Operations
• Team Logistics
• Other

Other *

Are you open to participating in a short phone interview if needed?

• Yes
• No

Acknowledgment

Acknowledgment *

• I understand that the Rise Up Scholarship Fund is limited and funded by generous donors. Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated need, and not all applicants will receive full or partial funding.

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