SAM RAMIREZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Each year we honor Sam Ramirez's legacy with the Sam Ramirez Memorial Scholarship. Sam Ramirez was a fixture in Kansas City softball. Sam had a passion to help young women gain confidence, learn leadership skills, and earn college scholarships through the game of softball. Sam was an original member and co-founder of Top Gun Academy which would eventually become Top Gun Fastpitch. Sam had dreams and goals of creating a national powerhouse that would help put Midwest softball on the map. At Top Gun Fastpitch, we are honored to be able to say Sam's dream has become a reality.
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The Sam Ramirez Memorial Scholarship is an academic scholarship that will be awarded in Sam's memory.
Qualifications: -Played softball on a competitive team during the summer after high school graduation -High School GPA of 3.0 or above
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Option To Renew: None -The Sam Ramirez Memorial Scholarship is a one year award.
How To Apply: Deadline to Apply is June 1, 2026
Send to SamRamMemorial@gmail.com
The applicant must write and submit an essay on one of the following three topics:
1). How has softball influenced your life?
2). How have you used softball to influence your community and or social group?
3.) What characteristics of being a good teammate in softball will help you be successful in your profession?
Include: Full Name, GPA, Highschool, Travel Ball Organization, College or University you have been accepted to (include mailing address for scholarship to be paid). Essays and applications will be reviewed by a committee and winner(s) will be announced this summer.