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Scholarship Support | Youth Leadership | Community Legacy

Foundation Scholarships

The Sgt. Kennedy Ladon Sanders Foundation invests in students and young leaders who carry forward a spirit of service, courage, kindness, and commitment to community.

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Foundation Scholarship Mission

Helping Students Rise With Purpose

Scholarship giving allows the foundation to support students who are working toward their next chapter while honoring Kennedy's legacy of leadership, compassion, and service. These awards are designed to encourage academic growth, community involvement, and a lifelong commitment to making a difference.

Through donor support and community partnership, the foundation seeks to create meaningful opportunities for students and families while celebrating young people who reflect the values Kennedy lived so beautifully.

24 Under 24 Youth Leadership

Recognition and scholarship support for young leaders demonstrating character, service, academic effort, and positive community influence.

Athletic & Service Scholarship

Support for students who show dedication through athletics, teamwork, discipline, leadership, and service to others.

Community Legacy Awards

Mission-centered awards honoring students who use their gifts to uplift families, schools, neighborhoods, and the greater Waycross community.

Honoree Showcase

Scholarship Moments and Honorees

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24 Under 24 Recognition

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Athletic Scholarship

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Scholarship Program Highlight

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How to Support Scholarships

Give Toward the Next Student Story

Donors, families, businesses, civic groups, and community partners can help expand scholarship opportunities through one-time gifts, recurring gifts, sponsorships, and mission-centered partnerships.

Every scholarship gift helps honor Kennedy's legacy while investing directly into students who are preparing to lead, serve, and uplift others.

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Student and Family Inquiries

Ask About Scholarship Opportunities

Students and families may contact the foundation to ask about scholarship availability, eligibility, timelines, documentation, and upcoming award opportunities.

Please include the student's name, school or organization, grade level, contact information, and the scholarship program of interest.

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