(Photo by New Orleans Saints)
By Ross Jackson
There are few as celebrated for their impact in their local community as New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan.
The 15-year player has consistently spent his off-days visiting with schools and other New Orleans area organizations, deepening his roots and impact on the area.
Jordan added to his list of long-running contributions in 2025 by awarding four students with full tuition scholarships to in-state schools, the Cam Jordan Foundation and Saints announced Wednesday.
.@camjordan94 and @camjfoundation hosted a check presentation for the first ever recipients of his Legacy Scholarship Program! #InspireChange pic.twitter.com/k03yKmTMZp
— New Orleans Saints Community (@SaintsinComm) May 28, 2025
The foundation celebrated the outstanding recipients with a ceremony held at the Saints’ team facility.
The Cam Jordan Legacy Scholarship Program awarded $12,500 to each recipient for college tuition and expenses. In addition, they were each gifted a new laptop donated by Microsoft and will receive several professional development opportunities including mentorship, career readiness workshops, and internship and job-shadowing opportunities.
“This is what legacy looks like,” said Jordan via a press release. “We’re not just giving out scholarships—we’re walking alongside these students, investing in their future, and building something that will impact Louisiana for generations to come.”
Key partners to the program include Raising Cane’s, Microsoft, GOOGLE Pathfinder Beyond Sports, and Entergy.
“Applicants were selected based on academic achievement (3.0 GPA or higher), financial need, and demonstrated commitment to service and leadership. All four scholars plan to attend public in-state colleges or universities in Louisiana this fall.”
The inaugural class of recipients include: class president and student athlete Tikera Fields, who will attend ULM; first-generation college student Mikah Fuller, set to attend Louisiana Tech; JROTC, HOSA, and National Honor Society member Ja’Nika Stanley and Ivan Smith, first in his family to attend college.
