Carol's Kids Scholarship
Closing the gap in funding for SquashSmarts' student-athletes on their path to college
About the Scholarship
The Carol’s Kids Scholarship is awarded annually to graduating SquashSmarts student-athletes who, over the course of their seven-year journey with our program, have shown extraordinary leadership, perseverance, and promise. These scholarships help defray the final costs of college—often the last financial barrier standing between our students and their dreams. The scholarship specifically supports:
Each Carol’s Kids award—approximately $1,000—is designed to close the final funding gap after all other resources have been exhausted. These final dollars often make the difference between enrollment and delay. |
Impact at a Glance Since its launch in 2019-2020:
Why It Matters College access is not just about getting in—it’s about having the financial freedom to stay in. SquashSmarts walks alongside every student and family during the college process, helping them navigate aid packages, federal grants, work-study, and scholarships. Carol’s Kids is a crucial piece of that puzzle. Support Carol's Kids Today
You can help us honor Carol’s legacy—and unlock a brighter future for our students. Make a gift to the Carol’s Kids Scholarship Fund and invest in the next generation of leaders. Every dollar you give helps close the college affordability gap for a SquashSmarts student who’s worked hard, stayed committed, and is ready to succeed. Together, we can ensure that cost never stands in the way of a college education. |
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SquashSmarts' Carol's Kids Scholarship
By the Numbers Since its inception, Carol’s Kids Scholarship has awarded $33,250 in scholarship funding to 38 seniors.
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2025 Scholars
Michael Boyer-Mayes Temple University Kimora Jackson NC A&T State University Justin Lane Franklin & Marshall University Akayla McDonald Mount Holyoke College Noah Minor-Wright Temple University Kenadee Poland Community College of Philadelphia Amil Thomas Temple University Jaiden Travis Orleans Technical College 2024 Scholars Levaun Barnes Temple University Axxel Castillo Rowan University Zachary Greene Penn State University Scarlett Gomez Marist University Kaylin Johnson Drexel University Kelsey Johnson Drexel University Ismael Kazzaz Penn State Univeristy - Abington Jackson Miller Delaware Valley University Giovanni Rodriguez Temple University Ahriell Romero Drexel University Lia de la Rosa American University 2023 Scholars William Batista University of the Arts Jasmin DeJesus Indiana University of Pennsylvania Niyanna Fields Widener University Jah’Seek’I Joslyn Cornell University Destiny McLeary Millersville University Antasia Polen Kutztown University Edward Rosario Gettysburg College 2022 Scholars Dasha Hammond Indiana University of Pennsylvania Jon Hernandez Manor College Adel Kazzaz Cabrini University Diana Ramos Rosemont College Ramirrah Reid Hampton University 2021 Scholars Kayla Dufort St. Joe’s University Ranson Gaymon St. Joes' University Brandon Hines University of Pittsburgh Sir McDaniel Community College of Philadelphia Liz'e Simpson Drexel University 2020 Scholars Monisha Das Drexel University Aaliyah Galloway Chatham College |