All-Star College Scholarship Program

A life-changing scholarship program that helps youth adopted at or after the age of 13 achieve their dream of attending college.

Background: Founded as part of UMPS CARE Charities' mission. Since inception, the program has distributed nearly $240,000+ in college scholarships to benefit young men and women who were adopted later in life.

Key Features:

• Provides college scholarships up to $40,000 per student annually
• Offers ongoing mentorship from Major League Baseball umpires and their families
• Ensures long-term success through mentorship support throughout college and beyond
• Recipients join the UMPS CARE family with email/phone check-ins, care packages, and MLB baseball game experiences

Eligibility:

• Youth adopted at or after the age of 13
• High school students planning to attend college
• Must be pursuing higher education

Geographic Scope: United States (students attend colleges across the country)

Program Examples:

• Josh Perrin (2011 recipient) - graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with degree in Environmental Design/Architecture
• Cadence "Zoe" Cottom (2012 recipient) - graduated from Butler University with degree in Sociology with Specialization in Social Work and Social Policy
• Logan Decker (2018 graduate) - Maranatha Baptist University, now working as a nurse in Maine
• Vitalik Walle (recent recipient) - adopted at age 15 from Ukraine orphanage, enrolled at Colorado Christian University
• Jaskirat Kaur (2024 graduate)
• Organization: 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax ID: 47-2451505)
• Website: umpscare.com

Application Process

Status: Application is LIVE and accepting applications

How to Apply:

1. Visit the scholarship application portal on umpscare.com
2. Complete the All-Star College Scholarship Application
3. Submit application through online portal

Required Materials:

• Application form (specific requirements not detailed in provided text)
• Likely includes essays/narratives about adoption journey and college aspirations

Application Submission:

• Online portal submission
• Deadline timing: Applications announced and accepted (specific deadline dates not provided in materials)

Selection Criteria:

• Youth adopted at or after age 13
• College readiness and academic potential
• Personal story and journey
• Demonstrated need and commitment to education

Award Details:

• Up to $40,000 in total funding per year distributed to multiple recipients
• Includes ongoing mentorship component with MLB umpires
• Access to UMPS CARE family network and events