Scholarships for Student Athletes
Last updated January 12, 2022
Looking for some extra cash for college? Check out these scholarships for student athletes!
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Women’s Western Golf Foundation Scholarship // Women’s Western Golf Foundation
Amount: $10,000 paid over 4 years of undergraduate studies
Deadline: Varies
Female high school seniors who play golf, have a 3.5 GPA or higher, demonstrate outstanding character, integrity and leadership, and need financial assistance to attend college are eligible for this scholarship.
Scott Hamilton Skaters Education Fund // U.S. Figure Skating
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15, 2022
Applicants must be an active U.S. Figure Skating member enrolled in college or intended to enroll.
Aga Women's Scholarship // Alabama Golf Association
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: March 2, 2022
Full-time college students in Alabama are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must have a 2.4 GPA and above, must show proof of financial need, and must have an interest in golf.
Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship // Iowa Games
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 4, 2022
This scholarship awards two people, one man and one woman, annually. Applicants must be involved with the Iowa Games, and live/attend school in Iowa.
The Sara Scholarship // Sara Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 per year
Deadline: April 30, 2022
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be a female high school senior with the intention to graduate at the end of the school year, have above a 3.3 GPA, and demonstrate an active involvement with the sport of golf.
Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship // Positive Coaching Alliance
Amount: Minimum of $1,000
Deadline: May 31, 2022
Each year PCA awards 100 scholarships of $1,000 or more to Junior high school students who are student-athletes. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
BigSun Scholarship // BigSun Athletics
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 19, 2022
Both high school and college students that are student-athletes are eligible for this scholarship. Students need to submit a 500-1,000 word essay about the influence participation in sports had on them and how participation influenced their future career goals.
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Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program // Foot Locker
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: December 17, 2021
This scholarship is awarded to a student athlete that demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, good sportsmanship, strong moral character, and is committed to empowering their community.
Burger King Scholarship // Burger King
Amount: Up to $50,000
Deadline: December 15, 2021
High school seniors who are interested in community service, athletics, or other extracurricular activities are eligible for this scholarship.
Billy Welu Scholarship // Professional Bowlers Association
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 21, 2021
This scholarship will be awarded to an amateur bowler in college who has at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrates academic excellence and outstanding bowling talents.
CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year // California Interscholastic Federation
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 12, 2021
This scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors who possess integrity and honesty, and have exemplary academic and athletic accomplishments. The student must have played at least two years on a varsity sports team within California, and have a GPA of 3.5 or above.
Hy Zolet Student Athlete Scholarship // CollegeBound Foundation
Amount: $1,000 (renewable)
Deadline: June 1, 2021
A scholarship for a high school student athlete with a GPA of 2.5 or above, demonstrating leadership, athletic skills, and qualities including fairness, courage, and a good work ethic.
Mike Lozano Memorial Scholarship // Amarillo Area Foundation
Amount: $2,500 (one-time award paid over 2 semesters)
Deadline: February 2021
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior athlete from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or above in school and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher while in college. Students also should be interested in pursuing a degree in education or coaching with the goal of teaching and coaching at the high school level after graduating from college.
New York Ramblers Scholarship // New York Ramblers Soccer
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 1, 2021
This scholarship is for undergraduate student athletes who are members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants for the scholarship are reviewed based on financial need, leadership in sports, LGBTQIA2S+ advocacy, academic excellence, and potential for impact based on their future goals.
Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship // Positive Coaching Alliance
Amount: $1,000 minimum
Deadline: May 31, 2021
This scholarship is awarded to a high school junior student-athlete with a GPA of 2.5 or above that “makes oneself better (personal mastery); makes teammates better (leadership); and makes the sport better (honoring the game).”
TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship Award // TrophyCentral
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 2021
High School Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.25 who demonstrated unique sportsmanship, compassion, or kindness are eligible for this scholarship. Special attention will be given to applicants who will be first-generation college students or plan on entering a branch of the military.