As college costs are a major challenge for most families, in 2001, Babe Ruth League established a College Scholarship program to provide financial assistance to former Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball players looking to further their education beyond high school. Applicants must be a high school senior or an enrolled college student at the time of application. Babe Ruth League College Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant's high school academic achievement, participating activities, community involvement and on the contents of the essay. The awarding of a Babe Ruth League College Scholarship is not dependent upon collegiate athletic participation. Babe Ruth League employees and their immediate families are not eligible to qualify for any Babe Ruth League sponsored scholarship. If the verification of college enrollment is not available at the time of application submission and the applicant is selected to receive a scholarship, such verification will be required before a check is issued. Accepted forms of verification include a tuition bill or semester schedule. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Babe Ruth League Inc. for more information.