Beautiful People 2026 College Scholarship Submissions

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our scholarship donors, four scholarships are available this year for graduating seniors who have volunteered for 2+ or more years with Beautiful People. As a valued volunteer, you have contributed significantly to our mission of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for athletes with disabilities.

• Two volunteer winners will be chosen based on their essay response as outlined below.
• Two graduating seniors will be nominated by their Coach or Parent/Caregiver of an athlete for consideration.
• All Scholarship Submissions will be reviewed by an independent committee. Award winners will be announced on March 14, 2026.

This years awards are being made possible by the generosity of: The Fratto Family; Kris Diaz, The Porsch-Smith Family, and funds generously raised during the BP summer picnic.

ESSAY REQUIREMENTS:

To apply for this scholarship, we invite you to write a 300-word essay on the topic: “My
Impact at Beautiful People”. This essay is your chance to reflect on your experiences,
share your personal journey, and illustrate the impact that volunteering has had on both
your life and the lives of our athletes!
Essay Guidelines
● Length: Your essay should be approximately 300 words. Please include name,
phone number, email and school district with your essay. Indicate your major or
area of study, name of the college you’ll be attending and start date if known.
● Content: Share your experiences, highlight memorable moments, and discuss the
personal and community impact of your volunteer work.
● Tone: Be authentic and heartfelt, showcasing your passion and commitment to our
cause!

Please note: Both Nominating adults and High School Seniors should submit the FORM below by February 28th, 2026. If you have any questions about the submissions guidelines email Stefanie Kostenblatt: Director@BeautifulPeopleSports.org.

We look forward to announcing our Scholarship winner(s) and wish all of our applicants the best of luck. Thank you for volunteering with Beautiful People and helping us fulfill our mission to build bridges between children with disabilities, their families, and the broader community of Orange County by providing adaptive sports. We could not do this important work without you!