Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily Mayfield announced on Tuesday the formation of a scholarship aimed to benefit walk-on student athletes. The Sooner-turned-Buccaneer is one of the most successful walk-ons in college football history.
According to Buccaneers.com’s Brianna Dix, “The Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation will award two $10,000 scholarships to currently enrolled sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students who are active walk-on student-athletes at their respective universities.”
Mayfield initially started his career as a walk-on with the Texas Tech Red Raiders. After leaving Lubbock, he arrived in Norman as a walk-on before eventually earning a scholarship with the Sooners and becoming arguably the best quarterback of the 21st century. The former Heisman winner and No. 1 overall draft pick led the Oklahoma Sooners to the three Big 12 titles and the College Football Playoff. In addition to winning the Heisman in 2017, Mayfield was also a finalist two other times.
“My experience as a walk-on student athlete shaped who I am today,” said Baker Mayfield via Buccaneers.com. “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.”
(College sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
The scholarship deadline is June 15. There will be two, $10,000 awards given, which are renewable for up to three additional years so long as the awardee remains enrolled at the same university and maintains the academic eligibility requirements of their university.
For qualified applicants, click here to apply.
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