A lot of iconic sporting events are happening soon. The National Football League's (NFL) Superbowl LVIII is set for February 11, 2024, at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada where the Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers.
Not long after Superbowl LVIII, the National Basketball Association's (NBA) All-Star Weekend starts February 16-18 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
High school and college students, get your lucky jersey and the popcorn ready...to celebrate the upcoming sporting events. We're talking to you, sports fanatics! Our research team has gathered scholarships that are sponsored by a team, a current or former player, in memory of a deceased player, or scholarship opportunities intended for students who love the game and/or those that play a sport.
Award Amount: $5,000 The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship is available to college - bound high school seniors currently attending a Bay Area public high school. You must display leadership qualities, demonstrate a commitment to extracurricular activities, and demonstrate the value of education, good work ethic, and community outreach to be considered for this award.
Award Amount: $5,000 The Miami Heat Scholarship is available to high school seniors in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach schools. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and have shown service to community to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $10,000 The Cavaliers Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors residing in Northeast Ohio. To be considered, you must submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others."
Award Amount: Varies The Len Dawson Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be a resident of the Kansas City area to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $2,500 The Nat Moore Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors. You must be graduating from a high school in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe County, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit a personal essay of between 500 and 700 words to be considered for this award.
Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 The BBB Ethical Athlete Scholarship is available to high school students in Arizona. You must be participating in AIA sanctioned school sport and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $5,000 The Baltimore Ravens Scholarship Program is open to graduating seniors attending Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Carroll County public high schools. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: Varies The Carolina Panthers Scholarship Fund is available to graduating college seniors in North and South Carolina. You must have earned a varsity letter to be eligible for this award. Female athletes may letter in any sport, male athletes may only letter in football. You must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $2,000 The Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must have participated in a Dixie Youth Baseball program at the age of 12 or younger to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $2,500 The Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. You must be enrolled in a high school located in Northeast Ohio, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, have at least an 18 ACT / 960 SAT score, and be majoring in an area that could lead to a career working in education or for a professional sports organization to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: Varies The Chuck Cooper Foundation Scholarship is available to African - American undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, Carlow University, Chatham University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Point Park University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Applicants are required to take part in a 30 - minute, one - way video interview.
Award Amount: Varies The Gregg Garon Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshmen who currently play soccer for a high school or club in northern San Diego County. While you may not necessarily the best player, you must demonstrate "a lot of heart" to be considered for this award. A minimum high school GPA of 2.5, or a minimum college GPA of 2.0 is also required.
Award Amount: $5,000 The MPBP, Inc. Scholarship is available to full - time HBCU students. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Only the first 75 completed applications will be considered.
Award Amount: $1,500 The Holiday Classic Scholarship is available to student - athletes from participating schools in the State Farm Holiday Classic. You must have earned a varsity letter in basketball this year and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $1,000 The William "Bill" Thomas Athletic Achievement Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must have at least a 2.7 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 1,000 - word essay on how sports have prepared you for life after higher education.
Award Amount: $2,500 - $5,000 The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors residing in the Metropolitan Philadelphia Area. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $5,000 The Marc E. Lewis Youth Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in Massachusetts. To be eligible, you must have helped to make high school and / or community sports programs safer for and more inclusive of LGBTQ student - athletes as either a role model or ally.
Award Amount: Varies The OHSAA Scholarship is available to high school seniors residing in Ohio. You must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and have received at least three varsity letters in one OHSAA sanctioned sport or four varsity letters in a combination of any two or more OHSAA sanctioned sports to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $1,000 The Damar Hamlin Cincinnati Heroes Scholarship is available to high school and college-bound students who plan to attend a private high school, trade school, or two-year college/program in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, area. You must be a United States citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $5,000 The Girls in Football Scholarship is available to female high school seniors who play a form of organized football. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be planning to use your college education / experience to make an impact in the sports industry to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $5,000 The Scholar Athlete Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have participated in sports. Selection is based on outstanding athletic ability and performance, academic aptitude and achievements, and school leadership and community service.
Award Amount: $2,500 The Linda Craig Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate students attending an Indiana college or university. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be majoring in athletic training, physical therapy, or a related discipline to be eligible for this award. You must also demonstrate outstanding character, integrity, and leadership.
Award Amount: $2,500 The Anthony Munoz Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors residing in the Tri - State region. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or a minimum ACT score of 18 to be eligible for this award. You must also be planning to attend an accredited Tri - State college or university.
Award Amount: $2,500 The NY Ramblers Scholarship is available to students who self - identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or as demonstrated and committed allies. You must be a student - athlete between the ages of 15 and 21 to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $2,500 The Team DC Student- Athlete Scholarship is available to student- athletes who self- identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. You must reside in or have attended high school in the Washington DC metropolitan area to be eligible for this award. Two letters of recommendation and a personal essay are required with your application. NCAA athletes cannot be considered for this award.
Award Amount: Varies The Babe Ruth League College Scholarship is available to high school seniors and currently enrolled college students. You must have participated in a Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, or Babe Ruth Softball League anytime during the ages of four and 18 and submit a 200 - word essay to be considered for this award.
Award Amount: $500 The Race to Inspire Essay Contest is open to students who have run a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon. To be considered, you must submit a 1000 - 2000 word essay detailing what inspired you to run, what challenges you faced, and what you learned through the experience.
Award Amount: $1,000 The TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship Award is available to high school seniors. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and demonstrate a unique or special form of sportsmanship, kindness, or compassion to be eligible for this award. Special consideration will be given to first generation college students and to students entering the military.
Award Amount: Full-Tuition The Peyton Manning Scholarship is available to first - year students at The University of Tennessee. You must be enrolled in the honors program to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $1,000 The Charles T. Stoner Law Scholarship is available to college seniors who play collegiate women's basketball. You must be pursuing a degree in law to be eligible for this award. Create your free Fastweb profile to score the perfect scholarship matches. In the meantime, consider checking out the below scholarship lists: 24 Scholarships to Apply for in 2024 Scholarships for High School Seniors Scholarships for High School Juniors Scholarships for College Students
Top Scholarships for Sports Fans
Bay Area All-Star Scholarship
Deadline: 2/9/24Award Amount: $5,000 The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship is available to college - bound high school seniors currently attending a Bay Area public high school. You must display leadership qualities, demonstrate a commitment to extracurricular activities, and demonstrate the value of education, good work ethic, and community outreach to be considered for this award.
Miami Heat Scholarship
Deadline: 2/10/24Award Amount: $5,000 The Miami Heat Scholarship is available to high school seniors in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach schools. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and have shown service to community to be eligible for this award.
Cavaliers Scholarship Program
Deadline: 2/16/24Award Amount: $10,000 The Cavaliers Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors residing in Northeast Ohio. To be considered, you must submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others."
Len Dawson Scholarship
Deadline: 2/23/24Award Amount: Varies The Len Dawson Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be a resident of the Kansas City area to be eligible for this award.
Nat Moore Scholarship
Deadline: 2/28/24Award Amount: $2,500 The Nat Moore Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors. You must be graduating from a high school in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe County, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit a personal essay of between 500 and 700 words to be considered for this award.
BBB Ethical Athlete Scholarship
Deadline: 2/29/24Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 The BBB Ethical Athlete Scholarship is available to high school students in Arizona. You must be participating in AIA sanctioned school sport and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Baltimore Ravens Scholarship Program
Deadline: 3/1/24Award Amount: $5,000 The Baltimore Ravens Scholarship Program is open to graduating seniors attending Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Carroll County public high schools. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Carolina Panthers Scholarship Fund
Deadline: 3/1/24Award Amount: Varies The Carolina Panthers Scholarship Fund is available to graduating college seniors in North and South Carolina. You must have earned a varsity letter to be eligible for this award. Female athletes may letter in any sport, male athletes may only letter in football. You must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.
Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/24Award Amount: $2,000 The Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must have participated in a Dixie Youth Baseball program at the age of 12 or younger to be eligible for this award.
Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship
Deadline: 3/5/24Award Amount: $2,500 The Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. You must be enrolled in a high school located in Northeast Ohio, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, have at least an 18 ACT / 960 SAT score, and be majoring in an area that could lead to a career working in education or for a professional sports organization to be eligible for this award.
Chuck Cooper Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 3/20/24Award Amount: Varies The Chuck Cooper Foundation Scholarship is available to African - American undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, Carlow University, Chatham University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Point Park University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Applicants are required to take part in a 30 - minute, one - way video interview.
Gregg Garon Scholarship
Deadline: 3/24/24Award Amount: Varies The Gregg Garon Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshmen who currently play soccer for a high school or club in northern San Diego County. While you may not necessarily the best player, you must demonstrate "a lot of heart" to be considered for this award. A minimum high school GPA of 2.5, or a minimum college GPA of 2.0 is also required.
Mothers of Professional Basketball Players Scholarship
Deadline: 3/31/24Award Amount: $5,000 The MPBP, Inc. Scholarship is available to full - time HBCU students. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Only the first 75 completed applications will be considered.
Holiday Classic Scholarship
Deadline: 4/1/24Award Amount: $1,500 The Holiday Classic Scholarship is available to student - athletes from participating schools in the State Farm Holiday Classic. You must have earned a varsity letter in basketball this year and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award.
William "Bill" Thomas Athletic Achievement Scholarship
Deadline: 4/6/24Award Amount: $1,000 The William "Bill" Thomas Athletic Achievement Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must have at least a 2.7 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 1,000 - word essay on how sports have prepared you for life after higher education.
Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship Program
Deadline: 4/22/24Award Amount: $2,500 - $5,000 The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors residing in the Metropolitan Philadelphia Area. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Marc E. Lewis Youth Scholarship
Deadline: 4/1/24Award Amount: $5,000 The Marc E. Lewis Youth Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in Massachusetts. To be eligible, you must have helped to make high school and / or community sports programs safer for and more inclusive of LGBTQ student - athletes as either a role model or ally.
OHSAA Scholarship
Deadline: 4/10/24Award Amount: Varies The OHSAA Scholarship is available to high school seniors residing in Ohio. You must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and have received at least three varsity letters in one OHSAA sanctioned sport or four varsity letters in a combination of any two or more OHSAA sanctioned sports to be eligible for this award.
Damar Hamlin Cincinnati Heroes Scholarship
Deadline: 4/15/24Award Amount: $1,000 The Damar Hamlin Cincinnati Heroes Scholarship is available to high school and college-bound students who plan to attend a private high school, trade school, or two-year college/program in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, area. You must be a United States citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for this award.
Girls in Football Scholarship
Deadline: 4/19/24Award Amount: $5,000 The Girls in Football Scholarship is available to female high school seniors who play a form of organized football. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be planning to use your college education / experience to make an impact in the sports industry to be eligible for this award.
Scholar Athlete Scholarship
Deadline: 4/22/24Award Amount: $5,000 The Scholar Athlete Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have participated in sports. Selection is based on outstanding athletic ability and performance, academic aptitude and achievements, and school leadership and community service.
Linda Craig Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 4/26/24Award Amount: $2,500 The Linda Craig Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate students attending an Indiana college or university. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be majoring in athletic training, physical therapy, or a related discipline to be eligible for this award. You must also demonstrate outstanding character, integrity, and leadership.
Anthony Munoz Scholarship
Deadline: 4/26/24Award Amount: $2,500 The Anthony Munoz Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors residing in the Tri - State region. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or a minimum ACT score of 18 to be eligible for this award. You must also be planning to attend an accredited Tri - State college or university.
NY Ramblers Scholarship
Deadline: 5/1/24Award Amount: $2,500 The NY Ramblers Scholarship is available to students who self - identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or as demonstrated and committed allies. You must be a student - athlete between the ages of 15 and 21 to be eligible for this award.
Team DC Student- Athlete Scholarship
Deadline: 6/1/24Award Amount: $2,500 The Team DC Student- Athlete Scholarship is available to student- athletes who self- identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. You must reside in or have attended high school in the Washington DC metropolitan area to be eligible for this award. Two letters of recommendation and a personal essay are required with your application. NCAA athletes cannot be considered for this award.
Babe Ruth League College Scholarship
Deadline: 6/30/24Award Amount: Varies The Babe Ruth League College Scholarship is available to high school seniors and currently enrolled college students. You must have participated in a Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, or Babe Ruth Softball League anytime during the ages of four and 18 and submit a 200 - word essay to be considered for this award.
Race to Inspire Essay Contest
Deadline: 8/15/24Award Amount: $500 The Race to Inspire Essay Contest is open to students who have run a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon. To be considered, you must submit a 1000 - 2000 word essay detailing what inspired you to run, what challenges you faced, and what you learned through the experience.
TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship Award
Deadline: 9/30/24Award Amount: $1,000 The TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship Award is available to high school seniors. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and demonstrate a unique or special form of sportsmanship, kindness, or compassion to be eligible for this award. Special consideration will be given to first generation college students and to students entering the military.
Peyton Manning Scholarship
Deadline: RollingAward Amount: Full-Tuition The Peyton Manning Scholarship is available to first - year students at The University of Tennessee. You must be enrolled in the honors program to be eligible for this award.
Charles T. Stoner Law Scholarship
Deadline: RollingAward Amount: $1,000 The Charles T. Stoner Law Scholarship is available to college seniors who play collegiate women's basketball. You must be pursuing a degree in law to be eligible for this award. Create your free Fastweb profile to score the perfect scholarship matches. In the meantime, consider checking out the below scholarship lists: 24 Scholarships to Apply for in 2024 Scholarships for High School Seniors Scholarships for High School Juniors Scholarships for College Students
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