Scholarships

In 1993, The Major League Baseball Clubhouse Managers Foundation was established. A scholarship fund program ensued shortly thereafter to promote higher education. Over time, the Fund has evolved to promote higher education opportunities for members of the Major League Baseball clubhouse community, including clubhouse attendants, bat boys, bat girls, ball boys, ball girls, and immediate family members of active and retired Major League Clubhouse Managers.

Before the All-Star game in Philadelphia on July 14^th, two $10,000 scholarships were awarded along with the Gordon Family Scholarship. Throughout the year many lesser grants are awarded based on need and circumstance.

The 2025 recipients are:

Gordon Family Scholarship

       $25,000 Jonathan Thalblum Athletics

$10,000 Nick Robinson Cincinatti Reds

$10,000 Braden J Coles Tampa Bay Rays

Apply for MLB CMF Scholarship (Deadline June 30th, 2026)

If you are interested in applying for a MLB CMF scholarship, please fill out the form below or Click Here to Download the Application.

ELIGIBILITY 

Winners will be selected on the basis of school grades, accomplishments, leadership, and financial need. The MLB CMF Scholarship Fund Review Committee will evaluate all applications in June and announce recipients at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. 

THE SELECTION PROCESS 

The Scholarship Fund Review Committee will evaluate all applications submitted. Two $10,000 scholarships are awarded annually, one for each league. In addition, the Committee will also announce a $25,000 award from Melvin and Ellen Gordon Family Scholarship. Factors considered are financial need, academics, community activities, and character. The Scholarship Fund Review Committee may interview applicants or request additional information or clarification of information submitted with the application. 

• High School graduate with a minimum of 3.5 G.P.A. 
• Completed application form below. 
• Copy of transcripts and G.P.A. 
• Name and mailing address of the educational institution you will attend. 
• Letter about yourself and your experience as a bat boy, ball boy, ball girl, or clubhouse attendant. 
• Letter of recommendation from a Clubhouse Manager. If applying as immediate family, a letter of recommendation is required from supervisor, educator, coach, or community leader familiar with the applicant’s qualifications & character.
• Three references – please include name, address, email address, and telephone number. Should NOT include your Clubhouse Manager.
• List of professional, trade, business, athletic, volunteer, or civic activities you would like the Scholarship Fund Review Committee to consider. May exclude memberships which would reveal sex, race, religion, origin, age, ancestry, handicap, or other protected status.