RNSLA Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

The Announcement

Raiders Nation South LA is proud to announce the four recipients of the 2025 RNSLA Scholarship. These students represent the talent, resilience, and ambition that define South Los Angeles, and every dollar they receive was raised by our members, sponsors, and community partners throughout the year.

The 2025 scholars were selected from a competitive applicant pool based on academic achievement, community involvement, and a demonstrated commitment to personal excellence. Each recipient will receive a scholarship award to support their post-secondary education, along with mentorship and ongoing connection to the RNSLA family.

What This Means

Since the inception of the scholarship program, RNSLA has invested directly in the futures of South LA students. This year's class continues that tradition, with scholars headed to institutions across California and beyond. Their stories — of overcoming barriers, serving their neighborhoods, and pushing toward goals that once felt out of reach — are the reason this club exists beyond game day.

The scholarship fund is supported entirely by membership dues, fundraising events, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships. Every watch party raffle ticket, every Golf Classic foursome, and every gala table purchased contributed directly to these awards.

Looking Ahead

Applications for the 2026 RNSLA Scholarship will open in January. Graduating seniors and current college students from South Los Angeles and surrounding communities are encouraged to apply. Details about eligibility requirements, application timelines, and award amounts will be shared through RNSLA channels later this year.

Thank you to Katrina Franklin for spearheading this event as well as the committee members who assisted her : Stacie Foote, Stephanie Kimble, Algernon Boba, Anthony Hill, Freddie Baker, Lydia Harvey, Momma Mary Evans and Darius Simms.