About The Warrior Fund

The Warrior Fund is a scholarship that exists to recognize primary school students who show academic promise and personal resilience while managing their health.

Children with Sickle Cell Disease face challenges that show up and extend far beyond the classroom. When a pain crisis strikes, they can miss school for days and weeks at a time. They often return to class exhausted, behind on assignments, and carrying the quiet anxiety of catching up while still recovering physically.

The Warrior Fund was created because this courage deserves recognition. These children are not just students; they are warriors who choose to show up, try again, and keep learning despite obstacles that would overwhelm many adults.

We believe that a child who returns to school after a painful crisis, who works to catch up despite exhaustion, who keeps learning even when it's hard, is a child that deserves to be celebrated.

How We Operate

The Warrior Fund is a five-year sinking fund, seeded with $2,500 from Potcake, a private investment company. This guarantees five annual $500 scholarships. 

Administered by Taje Duncombe, who personally reviews every application, oversees the selection process, and manages all fund disbursements. The fund is volunteer-run with no administrative costs, ensuring every dollar supports young scholars. All funds are held securely and disbursed transparently to the recipient's family for educational purposes.

We respect your privacy. Personal information collected through applications is used solely for scholarship selection and will not be shared with third parties. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.

2026-2027 Scholarship Timeline

Applications Open: August 24th, 2026
Application Deadline: October 8th, 2026
Recipient Announced: November 2nd, 2026

Applications will be accepted through our website at potcake.io. Parents, teachers, and healthcare providers can access all necessary forms when the application period opens.