Apply for the Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship Today!

Big Waves is accepting applications for the Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship through April 30th, 2023.

This is the 5th year the scholarship has been awarded.

The Vaughn Bigelow Jr. Scholarship honors the memory of our Meghan and Vaughn Bigelow’s son, Vaughn Jr., aka Bubba, who was lost in 2018 to gun violence. Through this scholarship, they hope to spread a ripple of positivity. 

Vaughn Jr. was a proud member of the Rocky Mountain Neptunes water polo team and loved being part of that group. Big Waves is dedicated to growing the sport of water polo through scholarships, education, and high school team sports.

To apply for the scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior who plays water polo and lives in Colorado. You’ll need to include your high school transcript and one letter of recommendation.

Recipients are chosen by three or more Big Waves Board members, the Bigelow family, and community members. An interview may be part of the selection process. 

When asked what they’re looking for in a recipient, Vaughn Bigelow said, “We all look for a well-rounded candidate that is engaged in school, their community, and the promotion of water polo. The 5 members of the committee are spread around the country and judge the candidates in their own way.”

To learn more about the application process, click here. Or apply now.