The Shane Carpenter Foundation
Scholarship Information
About the Scholarship
The Shane Carpenter Foundation established the Shane Carpenter Heart & Leadership Scholarship to honor Shane Carpenter’s legacy as a state champion wrestler, MMA fighter, coach, and mentor. This scholarship supports students from his high school wrestling program in pursuing higher education.
Past Event Highlights:
Over the past three years, we’ve had 50+ local sponsors, hundreds of golfers and volunteers, nearly $100,000 raised, and countless community engagements spreading joy and fun in Shane’s name. These efforts have enabled us to award three scholarships to date.
Connect with Us:
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A Special Thank You:
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and participants. Your continued support honors Shane’s legacy and builds brighter futures.
What’s Next for 2025 and Beyond:
In addition to the scholarship, we’ll be:
- Donating to the Warriors Fund and supporting veterans
- Contributing to the fight against stomach cancer
- Hosting a Best Buddies Citizens event advocating for young adults with developmental disabilities
Your support expands our impact and keeps Shane’s spirit alive, while your involvement remains the driving force behind our mission!
Scholarship Application
2026 applications are Coming! – Applications will be due before March 31st, 2026!
Stay tuned for updates from The Shane Carpenter Foundation as we continue to empower and inspire the next generation of scholars and athletes! #StayTuned #EmpoweringYouth #InspiringExcellence
Scholarship Recipients
The Shane Carpenter Foundation Scholarship 2025 Award Winner - Jonathon Morrison
Exciting News from The Shane Carpenter Foundation!
We are proud to announce our latest scholarship recipient Jonathon Morrison! As a recent graduate from Creekside High School, Jonathon will be attending Doane University where he plans to wrestle and pursue a degree in Business Administration.
With the heart of a warrior, Jonathon never gave up and never backed down. After being bullied in middle school at a basketball summer camp, he decided to pursue wrestling. While he did not make the team his Freshman year, he trained and came back even stronger the next year, ending the year with a Varsity letter along with the Heart award and a nod from his coach on how hard he was willing to work. And he didn’t disappoint, placing at Districts and Regional, and punching his ticket for State.
Please help us congratulate Jonathon on his incredible perseverance and wish him all the best in his future endeavours!
The Shane Carpenter Foundation Scholarship 2024 Award Winner - Joseph Bartels
Congratulations to Our 2024 Recipient!
We are honored to present the 2024 Shane Carpenter Foundation Heart Award to Joseph Bartels, a standout Senior at Creekside High School.
Joseph has not only excelled as a captain on both the football and wrestling teams, but he’s also earned a spot at Florida State University in the Pre-Exercise Physiology program.
His dedication, leadership, and hard work truly embody the heart and spirit of this award.
We’re proud to celebrate his achievements and wish him continued success as he embarks on this exciting new chapter.
The Shane Carpenter Foundation Scholarship 2023 Award Winners - Conner Wright & Eli Pagan
Wishing Our 2023 Recipients a Happy College Send-Off!
We are thrilled to announce the first-ever scholarship recipients of The Shane Carpenter Foundation: Conner Wright and Eli Pagan!
These exceptional individuals have been chosen for their remarkable achievements and dedication to pursuing their academic dreams while excelling in collegiate sports, particularly wrestling and football.
Being a wrestler not only builds physical strength but also instills mental toughness, character, and, most importantly, heart. We believe Shane is watching over us, enthusiastically cheering these boys on in their journey.
Let’s congratulate Conner and Eli on this incredible accomplishment!
501 C & Business ID Information
Please reach out to info@shanecarpenterfoundation.org or Austin_Burch@comcast.net for Business ID/Tax Information.
Show Your Support!
Use the following hashtags: #TheShaneCarpenterFoundation #CarpenterClassic and show all our athletes and our amazing cause the love and encouragement they deserve!
