Jacob Goodfriend Memorial Scholarship
Jacob was fun, outgoing, goofy guy with a big heart for others. He was a good friend to everyone and only saw the good in people. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, and uncle. He played both football and baseball. He played baseball from 3 years old until he graduated high school at 18 years old. Jacob had a love of hunting ducks, deer, and dove, but his true passion was fishing. He loved to spend days out on the water casting a line. I would like to see someone passionate about pursuing a great future for themselves in college and has played sports in high school.
Though Jacob’s life was cut short, his memory lives on through his parents, family, and friends who want his legacy to be preserved among the next generation. Many young students share Jacob’s positive qualities and have high hopes for their futures, but may be in need of financial assistance in order to take the next step and pursue their educational and professional goals.
This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Jacob Goodfriend by supporting students who are preparing to embark on their futures.
Any high school senior at DeQuincy High School in Louisiana may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Strong preference will be for students who play sports.
To apply, write a short essay in response to the prompt below.
Jacob had a remarkable capacity for kindness that positively affected everyone around him, leaving a lasting impression on their lives. His genuine care for others made a difference in ways that words often could not capture. Driven by an unwavering determination, he set out on a relentless journey to elevate his skills as both an athlete and an outdoorsman. Each day became an opportunity for growth, pushing his limits and embracing the wild with enthusiasm. Please describe in 700 words or less the qualities and characteristics (such as teamwork, leadership, community service, etc.) that your experiences as a student-athlete have helped shape into the person you are today and your plans for the future.
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The application deadline is May 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 30, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 30, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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