Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge and the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation continue to invest in the future of Linden youth with the announcement of their 2025 scholarship recipients—along with a big expansion in generosity.
This year, the Foundation increased its support by doubling the scholarship amount from $1,000 to $2,000 and introducing a second award: the Samantha Judge ALL RISE Foundation Scholarship, named after Aaron’s wife and fellow Linden High School graduate.
The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Scholarship, first awarded in 2021, champions education and citizenship. This year’s recipient, Braden Busalacchi, a graduate of Linden High, will attend Modesto Junior College to continue his academic journey.
The newly launched Samantha Judge ALL RISE Foundation Scholarship recognizes a first-generation college student and embodies the values of perseverance and education. The inaugural recipient, Stephanie Casarrubias, also a Linden High graduate, will attend San Joaquin Delta College this fall.
“These scholarships reflect the heart of our mission—to help young people rise through education and leadership,” said Patty Judge, President of the Foundation and Aaron’s mother, who presented the awards at the Linden High School Awards Ceremony on May 12. “It was my honor, on behalf of Aaron and Samantha, to celebrate Braden and Stephanie as they take this important step in their lives.”