The Kyndal Leah Gottfried Memorial Scholarship

Presented by the SabesWings Rally Program

About the Scholarship

The Kyndal Gottfried Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded through the SabesWings Rally Program to support students whose lives have been directly touched by cancer—either personally or through an immediate family member.

This is not just about grades.


This is about love, perseverance, and the ability to shine even in the darkest rooms.

Each recipient will carry Kyndal’s legacy into dorm rooms, classrooms, and living rooms across the country. Her story will not fade. It will rise—inside every young person who gets to pursue their dream because of her.

Scholarship Details

  • Open To: High school seniors or currently enrolled college students who have experienced cancer directly or through an immediate family member. (see specifics below)

  • Award Amount: TBD annually, with a 2025 goal of awarding $60,000 in total scholarships

  • Application Window:

    • Opens: January 1

    • Closes: March 31

    • Recipients Announced: May 15 (Kyndal’s Celebration Month)

  • Administered By:

    • Raquel Gottfried (Kyndal’s mother)

    • Aidan Stolz (SabesWings Rally Ambassador)

  • Initial Funding:
    Funds raised during the Longest Drive Competition at the SabesWings Golf Tournament (October 11, 2026)

  • In Partnership With:

    • SabesWings Rally Program

  • Open To:

    1. High School Seniors

    • Students currently in their final year of high school.

    • Must be planning to enroll in a college, university, trade school, or accredited training program within the next academic year.

    • Should be in good academic standing (minimum GPA may be specified in full application details).

    2. Currently Enrolled College Students

    • Undergraduate or trade school students actively enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an accredited institution.

    • Graduate students may be considered depending on available funding and applicant pool.

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    • A. Personal Experience With Cancer

      • Applicants have received a diagnosis of cancer at any point in their life.

      • Must be able to briefly describe how the experience has impacted their life and educational goals.

      B. Immediate Family Member Diagnosed With Cancer

      • An immediate family member is defined as:

        • Parent or legal guardian

        • Sibling

        • Primary caretaker or grandparent (if they reside in the same household or serve in a parental role)

      • Applicants should share how this experience shaped their life and outlook, particularly regarding education and resilience.

    • A short personal essay (500–750 words) about how cancer has shaped the applicant’s perspective or future goals.

    • A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or medical professional.

    • Proof of enrollment or letter of intent from an accredited school or program.

    • Transcript or report card demonstrating academic progress.

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