The Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 BE Resilient Walk on Scholarship.

Co-founded by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily, the foundation launched the scholarship last year to recognize and support walk-on student athletes.

Walk-on student athletes face unique challenges and financial barriers that stand in the way of their higher education journey, and it is the mission of the foundation to help them overcome these barriers.

For the Mayfields, this scholarship hits close to home. 

“My experience as a walk-on student athlete shaped who I am today,” said Baker Mayfield. “Emily and I wanted to find a way to support future walk-ons to reach their goals and full potential. The hard work and dedication these athletes put in every day and the belief they have in themselves got them this far. I hope this scholarship can help them reach even greater heights in and out of sports, by relieving some of the financial pressure of college.”

The foundation will award two scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each, which are renewable for up to three (3) additional years provided that awardees meet the renewal requirements 

The scholarship is open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.

To qualify, applicants must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States, be a rostered athlete on a varsity team (as confirmed by their coach), be receiving $5,000 or less in athletic aid, and be maintaining the academic eligibility requirements of the university and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress. 

Applicants must write an essay of 350-500 words on one of five given prompts demonstrating their resilience. 

Student-athletes who qualify can apply here. 

Applications are due by June 15, 2026.