The Red Sox Scholars is an award-winning college success program managed by the Red Sox Foundation.

The mission of our Red Sox Scholars program is to empower Boston’s youth to pursue their goals to, through and beyond college by providing mentorship and access to academic, professional and social opportunities. The Red Sox Scholars, presented by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, is a college success program that awards a $10,000 college scholarship to 12 Boston Public School 7th graders each year. The Foundation then provides academic, professional, and social support to the students for the next nine years to ensure they graduate from college with as little debt as possible and are prepared to enter the workforce — as well as feeling part of a family of resources for years to come.

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Together, we are empowering our students so they’re best positioned to succeed and, even in the most challenging times, continue to make meaningful impact and change.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reinvented our programming to respond to our Red Sox Scholars’ evolving needs during this unprecedented time.  Our team prioritized assessing individual needs and maintaining consistent connections with our students and families by not cancelling any events.

In reimagining how we deliver virtual support to provide motivation and inspiration, we worked with our partners to:

• Create monthly cohort hangouts to promote peer-to-peer connection
• Offer experiential learning opportunities to connect students with various professionals
• Focus on delivering messaging around self-care and mental health resources
• Be more intentional about ensuring our students are civically engaged

We are proud of our 313 Red Sox Scholars and their many and growing accomplishments.  In August, we were grateful to our Red Sox family for helping us to preserve our annual ceremony to welcome our 2021 cohort and celebrate our graduates in a socially-distanced and safe way at Fenway Park.

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The Red Sox Foundation annually selects 12 Boston students in 7th grade to join our Red Sox Scholars family.

To apply for the 2023 cohort, students must download and save the application below. Completed applications must be submitted to RedSoxScholars@redsox.com by Friday, March 24, 2023. Please review the information below and reach out with any questions.

2023 Red Sox Scholars Application

2023 Red Sox Scholars Application (in Spanish)

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Who is eligible to apply?

To apply, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Be enrolled as a full-time 7th grade student in the Boston Public School District or at a Boston Public Charter School
2. Demonstrate strong academic potential
3. Demonstrate financial need
4. Must be able to attend an in-person interview on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Fenway Park

What happens after I apply?

Our selection committee looks forward to reading your application! The Scholar Selection Committee will review all eligible applications, giving careful consideration to all aspects of the application. The 20 application finalists will be invited to an interview with the Committee, who will then select 12 students to become 2023 Red Sox Scholars.

• April 7, 2023    Fifty (50) semi-finalists receive virtual interview invitation
• April 24, 2023  Twenty (20) finalists receive virtual interview invitation
• May 6, 2023       Finalist Interview Day, in-person at Fenway Park
• May 15, 2023    The twelve (12) 2023 Scholars receive their acceptance letter

Who should I contact if I have any further questions?

For any questions about the application process or program, please email RedSoxScholars@redsox.com.