DCF 2026 Academic Scholarship

Recipe

May 4

Who is Jaimeer Peters?

A 9th grader student-athlete at Cardinal Spellman High School and a dedicated point guard who has been playing basketball for 10 years.

What makes him stand out?

Jaimeer earned All-League honors as a freshman, scored over 300 points this season, and thrives as both a scorer and playmaker.

What motivates him?

His father, his journey, and the drive to make his family proud - along with inspiration from others who have made it out of New York City.

What challenges has he overcome?

He has worked through confidence struggles by developing a strong mindset, positive self-talk, and competing against top talent.

What are his goals?

To become league MVP, improve academically, play Division I basketball, and potentially coach in the future.

What does this scholarship mean to him?

It helps support his family financially and pushes him to take his academics and athletics even more seriously.