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Marcos Alumna Krysten Muir Inspires Desert Financial 2021 Arizona Breaking Barriers Student Athlete Scholarship
September 1, 2021- Submit your nomination for the Arizona Breaking Barriers Student Athlete Scholarship, presented by Desert Financial Foundation and the Arizona Cardinals today! This scholarship is in honor of Marcos de Niza graduate, Krysten Muir, who broke barriers in 2015–2016 as a kicker for the Marcos de Niza High School football team in Tempe. She leaves a legacy as the first female to score a point in an AIA state championship game and to set the state record for points scored by a female in the season.
In January 2021, Krysten was in a car accident, causing partial paralysis. Desert Financial stepped in to support her and her family with a Random Act of Kindness. The Arizona Cardinals also wanted to help recognize Krysten and her outstanding contributions to local sports. Together, Desert Financial Foundation and the Arizona Cardinals created the student athlete scholarship. Inspired by Krysten, the program will recognize determined, resilient and impactful student athletes.
Application Requirements
- Graduating Arizona high school senior (spring of 2022)
- Current athlete in an organized sporting team (e.g., high school, local public or private club, recreational league or other formal organizations)
- Plans to attend an Arizona college or university
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Membership with Desert Financial Credit Union is not required
To learn more and nominate a student athlete, visit the Desert Financial Scholarships for Higher Education website!