The Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship awards $10,000 to 10 scholars to support academic expenses at two or four-year universities in the Greater Los Angeles Area
LOS ANGELES (July 30, 2025) – The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will honor its fourth cohort of Legacy Scholars at Dodger Stadium on Monday, Aug. 4, at 2:30 p.m. The event will include a scholarship ceremony, networking session, stadium tour, and pregame on-field recognition. This year’s 10 Legacy Scholars will each receive a $10,000 scholarship, along with a custom Dodger jersey, a new Apple MacBook, and a backpack, equipping them with the tools they need for a strong start to their freshman year.
LADF’s newest cohort will be welcomed by LADF Chief Executive Officer Nichol Whiteman and past scholarship recipients. Dodgers pitcher Anthony Banda and broadcaster Stephen Nelson will also join the celebration to recognize the scholars’ accomplishments before they embark on their college journeys.
“Only 11 percent of college students receive scholarships, and many of our Legacy Scholars are first-generation students balancing school, work, and family responsibilities,” said Whiteman. “More than just financial support, we’re providing an additional safety net that eliminates barriers and creates lasting impact for these scholars and the future of Los Angeles.”
LADF launched the scholarship during the 2022 All-Star Game in partnership with the Dodgers and MLB. In its inaugural year, the Foundation awarded scholarships to 10 students and committed to supporting up to 75 additional recipients in the years ahead. The scholarship, administered by the California Community Foundation, covers academic expenses at two- or four-year universities across Southern California and provides relief for essential needs like housing, transportation, and food, offering both stability and a sense of recognition.
The 2025 LADF Legacy Scholar recipients are graduating seniors from LADF’s Dodgers Dreamteam program and members of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles College Bound and Future Pathways programs. More than 70% of current Legacy Scholars are enrolled at public institutions across the state, including CSU and UC campuses, while others attend private universities or community colleges.
Dodgers Dreamteam is a comprehensive sports-based youth development program that uses the power of sport to provide critical resources and services to communities experiencing social injustices. LADF works with 17 affiliate partners to deliver sports-based programming and wrap-around services for 15,000 youth across 122 locations, supporting communities and families across the city.
Acknowledging the immediate needs of underserved communities in health and education, LADF collaborates with partners, such as the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles, to deliver comprehensive services that link youth with vital resources and grant access to essential necessities, fostering healthier life outcomes. The Club equips middle and high school students with the necessary skills to successfully complete high school and prepare for further education and training through the Future Pathways and College Bound programs.
Media are invited to cover the pregame festivities. Please RSVP to RSVP@rocketlaunchagency.com.
LADF LEGACY SCHOLARS CEREMONY –
GENERAL EVENT DETAILS
WHO: Nichol Whiteman, CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
Anthony Banda, Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers
Stephen Nelson, Broadcaster, Sportsnet LA
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Legacy Scholars
WHEN: Monday, Aug. 4, 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
2:00 PM: Media Check-In Begins
2:30 PM: Scholar Ceremony In Centerfield Plaza
6:45 PM: Tentative Pregame Recognition Time (photos to be provided)
*Private and invite only
WHERE: Dodger Stadium | 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Centerfield Plaza)
MEDIA
RSVP: RSVP@rocketlaunchagency.com or (951) 805-4174
About the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation:
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all Angelenos. Reimagined in 2013, LADF has since raised over $204 million. Under its new strategic plan, “Lasting Impact for Los Angeles,” LADF is amplifying best practices, scaling solutions, growing its capacity and refining its work with investments exceeding $71 million in its programs and grants to local organizations. To date, LADF has positively impacted over 11 million youth. LADF is the proud recipient of ESPN's Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award, Beyond Sport's Sport for Reduced Racial Inequalities Collective Impact Award, and the Aspen Institute Project Play Champion. To learn more, visit Dodgers.com/LADF and join the conversation on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
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Joe Jareck
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