Giving Back. Never Giving Up.

Scholarship Program

American Brother Foundation Scholarship Program
Given in honor of USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara

The goal of the scholarship program offered by the American Brother Foundation is to offer support to those that have given so much for our country. In 2025, we are giving six (6) $1,000 Scholarships to graduating seniors who are dependents of current or past members of the US military. Thanks to the support of our donors we can “Give Back” to those that have sacrificed for our great nation.

If you are a high school senior accepted to attend a four-year accredited college or technical institution for the upcoming semester and you have a family member that has served or is currently serving in our military, please download and complete the application form. Each application will be reviewed by the Board of Directors of the American Brother Foundation.

Who is Eligible?

  • Graduating seniors who are children or grandchildren of current or past members of the US military

  • Must have a written verifiable military connection such as a DD214 or current paystub

  • Must have a current 3.0 GPA or greater

  • Each applicant is required to submit a 500 to 650-word essay answering: What does Patriotism mean to me and how my family members’ service to the United States of America shaped my views?

Application Procedures

  • Application must be emailed or postmarked between December 28, 2024 and March 25, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. The packets can be emailed to Scholarships@AmericanBrotherFoundation.org or mailed to:

American Brother Foundation

PO Box 7473

Daytona Beach, FL 32116

  • Each application is reviewed by a Board of Directors of the American Brother Foundation. The decision of the Board of Directors is final and all those who apply will be notified by email or USPS (regular mail)

  • Each applicant will receive an email when their packet is received

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 American Brother Foundation Scholarship Recipients!

THANK YOU

Dear American Brother Foundation Scholarship Committee,

As one of this year’s recipients for the American Brother Foundation Scholarship, I would like to formally express my gratitude for the opportunity and recognition I have received. This scholarship has been such a gift and a relief to me, as I am currently venturing down the road to paying my tuition for Baylor University. As a military child, with a father in the army, I am honored to represent the sacrifices veterans have made that have granted me the life I live today. I have an immense amount of reverence for our United States soldiers, which I believe is highlighted in my dedication to service and leadership throughout the school. I got the chance to speak in front of all 1,500 students of Emerald Ridge about being a military child and the responsibility and honor this life is. I hope that by receiving this scholarship, I can continue to impact my community and speak on the sacrifices military veterans have made on the United States.

Throughout high school, I have dedicated myself to academic rigor, taking 10 AP classes and multiple dual-credit classes as well. My passion for academics has earned me an AP Capstone diploma, as well as being recognized as top of my class. Outside of this, however, I have spent over 200 hours over the course of the last two years volunteering for various organizations. My most enjoyable projects have been serving as an elementary school camp counselor for Motion Church and working for MultiCare at Good Samaritan. As a counselor, I have been granted the ability to minister and encourage young children spiritually and emotionally. At the hospital, I round on patients in the inpatient rehabilitation unit and shadow nurses. Both projects have taught me how to communicate and care for people of all ages in various conditions of health and wellbeing, which I believe will help my future career as a Physician Associate.

While reflecting on my high school experience, Emerald Ridge truly was an incredible place for me to develop academically, physically, and emotionally. As any high schooler transitioning to the next phase of life, I find graduating to be a bittersweet experience of being ready to move on and reminiscing on how sweet this time can be. My favorite memories of Emerald Ridge are the student rallies at football games and how interconnected my class was to school spirit, staff, sports, and each other. The class of 2024 has made a significant impact on the environment of ER, which we hope lasts for years to come. However, as graduation approaches quickly, I am thrilled to be preparing for my next stop at Baylor University, where I will be studying Biochemistry and completing the pre-requisites for Physician Associate school. After my graduate schooling, I hope to work in Texas in Family Medicine, with the potential to specialize in the future.

This scholarship has made an immense impact on my life and my future. I am one step closer to reaching my goal of going to Baylor debt free, and I would not be nearly as close without this opportunity. Thank you again for allowing me to honor the American Brother foundation and supporting the students you have.

Sincerely,

Peyton Sahlberg

Past Scholarship Winners