Ryan Stafford Memorial Fund: 4-yr, CTE/2-yr CC

The Ryan Stafford Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Ryan Stafford, a gifted basketball player, dedicated student-athlete, and talented photographer. Ryan’s passion for both sports and art continues to inspire those who knew him, and this scholarship seeks to carry forward his spirit of perseverance, creativity, and excellence.

Two scholarships will be awarded each year:

  • Student-Athlete Recipient: For a student who has used sports, preferably basketball, as a source of strength, growth, and guidance in their life.
  • Art Recipient: For a student pursuing a future in the arts, with a focus on photography or another creative medium, and who can share how their passion for art has shaped their journey.
Through this scholarship, Ryan’s love of the game and his creative eye behind the camera will continue to encourage and support young people striving toward their own dreams.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Student-Athlete: Essay: How have sports impacted your life? (Limit: 500 words or less)
  • Art: Submit a portfolio of 2-3 pieces of your work, and a short essay: How has your passion for art shaped your journey? (Limit: 250 words or less)
VALUE: $2,000 one-time scholarship for each recipient

KEYWORDS: Graphic Design


La Beca Conmemorativa Ryan Stafford honra la vida y el legado de Ryan Stafford, un talentoso jugador de baloncesto, un estudiante-atleta dedicado y un fotógrafo talentoso. La pasión de Ryan por los deportes y el arte sigue inspirando a quienes lo conocieron, y esta beca busca continuar su espíritu de perseverancia, creatividad y excelencia.

Se otorgarán dos becas cada año:
  • Beneficiario estudiante-atleta: Para un estudiante que ha usado los deportes, de preferencia el baloncesto, como fuente de fortaleza, crecimiento y guía en su vida.
  • Beneficiario de arte: Para un estudiante que planea un futuro en las artes, con enfoque en la fotografía u otro medio creativo, y que pueda compartir cómo su pasión por el arte ha formado su camino.
A través de esta beca, el amor de Ryan por el juego y su ojo creativo detrás de la cámara seguirán animando y apoyando a jóvenes que luchan por sus propios sueños.

REQUISITOS:
  • Promedio (GPA) mínimo de 2.5
  • Estudiante-atleta: Ensayo: ¿Cómo han impactado los deportes tu vida? (Límite: 500 palabras o menos)
  • Arte: Envía un portafolio de 2 a 3 obras tuyas y un ensayo corto: ¿Cómo ha formado tu camino tu pasión por el arte? (Límite: 250 palabras o menos)
CANTIDAD: Beca única de $2,000 para cada beneficiario

PALABRAS CLAVE: Diseño gráfico

Award
$2,000 one time
Scopes
Club / Extracurricular, Sports / Athletics
Deadline
01/15/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Ryan Stafford Essays: Answer the essay for the award you are applying for. Student-Athlete Essay: How have sports impacted your life? (Limit: 500 words or less) Art Essay: How has your passion for art shaped your journey? (Limit: 250 words or less)
  2. Art Portfolio: Upload 2-3 pieces of your work in one PDF file (can be multiple pages). Only students applying for the Art award need to answer this question. Art applicants who do not upload a portfolio will not be considered for the Art award.