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Everything you need to know about The Warrior Fund Scholarship
General Questions:
General Questions:
Q: What is The Warrior Fund?
The Warrior Fund is a scholarship initiative that recognizes and supports primary school students in The Bahamas who are living with Sickle Cell Disease.
Q: What is The Warrior Fund?
The Warrior Fund is a scholarship initiative that recognizes and supports primary school students in The Bahamas who are living with Sickle Cell Disease.
Q: Why was The Warrior Fund created?
The fund was created because children with Sickle Cell Disease often go unrecognized for their academic efforts. After a pain crisis or hospitalization, returning to school is physically and emotionally exhausting. The Warrior Fund was established to honor this courage and provide meaningful support to these young warriors.
Q: Why was The Warrior Fund created?
The fund was created because children with Sickle Cell Disease often go unrecognized for their academic efforts. After a pain crisis or hospitalization, returning to school is physically and emotionally exhausting. The Warrior Fund was established to honor this courage and provide meaningful support to these young warriors.
Q: How is Potcake involved in The Warrior Fund?
Potcake is the founding sponsor of The Warrior Fund, providing the initial $2,500 seed funding that establishes the five-year sinking fund.
Q: How is Potcake involved in The Warrior Fund?
Potcake is the founding sponsor of The Warrior Fund, providing the initial $2,500 seed funding that establishes the five-year sinking fund.
Q: Is The Warrior Fund a registered charity?
We are currently a community initiative and we are in the process of formalizing our structure. All funds are held securely and disbursed with accountability. Donors are encouraged to contact us directly for more information about our financial policies.
Q: Is The Warrior Fund a registered charity?
We are currently a community initiative and we are in the process of formalizing our structure. All funds are held securely and disbursed with accountability. Donors are encouraged to contact us directly for more information about our financial policies.
Scholarship Questions:
Scholarship Questions:
Q: How much is the scholarship?
The Warrior Fund awards $500 annually to one deserving primary school student.
Q: How much is the scholarship?
The Warrior Fund awards $500 annually to one deserving primary school student.
Q: How long will the scholarship be available?
The fund is structured as a 5-year sinking fund, meaning we have guaranteed funding for five consecutive annual awards. As the fund grows through community support, we hope to extend beyond this period.
Q: How long will the scholarship be available?
The fund is structured as a 5-year sinking fund, meaning we have guaranteed funding for five consecutive annual awards. As the fund grows through community support, we hope to extend beyond this period.
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
Students are eligible if they:
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
Students are eligible if they:
- Are enrolled in a Bahamian government primary school (Grades 1–6)
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease (any genotype)
- Demonstrate academic promise through effort, curiosity, and improvement
- Show personal resilience in managing their health challenges
Q: Do students need straight A's to apply?
No. We are not looking for perfect grades. We are looking for academic promise. This includes effort, curiosity, improvement, and engagement. A student who tries hard despite challenges is exactly who we want to recognize.
Q: Do students need straight A's to apply?
No. We are not looking for perfect grades. We are looking for academic promise. This includes effort, curiosity, improvement, and engagement. A student who tries hard despite challenges is exactly who we want to recognize.
Q: Are private school students eligible?
Currently, The Warrior Fund is focused on supporting students in government primary schools. This may expand in the future as the fund grows.
Q: Are private school students eligible?
Currently, The Warrior Fund is focused on supporting students in government primary schools. This may expand in the future as the fund grows.
Q: Can students from Family Islands apply?
Absolutely. The Warrior Fund is open to students from all islands in The Bahamas. We encourage applications from every island!
Q: Can students from Family Islands apply?
Absolutely. The Warrior Fund is open to students from all islands in The Bahamas. We encourage applications from every island!
Q: How many students receive the scholarship?
Currently, we award one scholarship per year. As the fund grows, we hope to support more students.
Q: How many students receive the scholarship?
Currently, we award one scholarship per year. As the fund grows, we hope to support more students.
Application Questions:
Application Questions:
Q: How do I apply?
Visit our website and click the 'Apply' button. You will complete a simple online application form. After submission, you will receive a Student ID number. Please share this ID with your child's teacher and healthcare provider so they can submit their recommendations.
Q: How do I apply?
Visit our website and click the 'Apply' button. You will complete a simple online application form. After submission, you will receive a Student ID number. Please share this ID with your child's teacher and healthcare provider so they can submit their recommendations.
Q: What documents do I need to submit?
Q: What documents do I need to submit?
You will need:
You will need:
All forms are available on our website.
All forms are available on our website.
Q: How will I receive my Student ID?
After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with your unique Student ID number. Please keep this number safe—you will need to share it with your teacher and doctor.
Q: How will I receive my Student ID?
After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with your unique Student ID number. Please keep this number safe—you will need to share it with your teacher and doctor.
Q: What is the application deadline?
Applications are due by October 8th, 2026 . Late applications will not be accepted.
Q: What is the application deadline?
Applications are due by October 8th, 2026 . Late applications will not be accepted.
Q: How will I know if my application was received?
You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your application. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact us.
Q: How will I know if my application was received?
You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your application. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact us.
Teacher & Healthcare Provider Questions:
Teacher & Healthcare Provider Questions:
Q: I am a teacher. How do I submit a recommendation?
Visit our website and click on the Teacher Recommendation link. You will need the student's unique ID number (provided by the parent). Complete the short form and submit it online.
Q: I am a teacher. How do I submit a recommendation?
Visit our website and click on the Teacher Recommendation link. You will need the student's unique ID number (provided by the parent). Complete the short form and submit it online.
Q: I am a doctor/nurse. How do I verify a student's diagnosis?
Visit our website and click on the Medical Verification link. You will need the student's unique ID number (provided by the parent). Complete the short form confirming the diagnosis. All medical information is kept confidential.
Q: I am a doctor/nurse. How do I verify a student's diagnosis?
Visit our website and click on the Medical Verification link. You will need the student's unique ID number (provided by the parent). Complete the short form confirming the diagnosis. All medical information is kept confidential.
Q: Can I submit recommendations for multiple students?
Yes. You may submit recommendations for as many students as you wish. Each submission requires the student's unique ID number.
Q: Can I submit recommendations for multiple students?
Yes. You may submit recommendations for as many students as you wish. Each submission requires the student's unique ID number.
Still Have Questions?
Still Have Questions?
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We're here to help. Contact us anytime.
Email: thewarriorfund@potcake.io
Email: thewarriorfund@potcake.io
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