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Scholarships for the Sports Fans

These scholarship opportunities total $100,000+.

Shawna Newman

January 31, 2023

Scholarships for the Sports Fans
Add scholarships to your paying-for-college playbook!
A lot of iconic sporting events are happening soon. The National Football League's (NFL) Superbowl LVII is set for February 12, 2023, at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona where the Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles. Not long after Superbowl LVII, the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) All-Star Weekend starts February 17-19 at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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.

Top Scholarships for Sports Fans

Legends HBCU Scholarship

Deadline: 3/22/23 Award Amount: $10,000 The Legends HBCU Scholarship is available to full - time sophomore, junior, and senior students. You must be enrolled at a four - year HBCU and have a minimum GPA of 3.7 to be eligible for this award.

March Madness Scholarship

Deadline: 3/31/23 Award Amount: $1,000 Answer this question in just one sentence: What is your favorite college mascot? A winner will be randomly drawn and contacted via email. The contest runs from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2023.

Holiday Classic Scholarship

Deadline: 4/1/23
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.

Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship Program

Deadline: 4/7/23
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.

Marc E. Lewis Youth Scholarship

Deadline: 4/7/23
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.

OHSAA Scholarship

Deadline: 4/11/23
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.

SKECHERS Athletic Performance Scholarship

Deadline: 4/18/23
Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 The SKECHERS Athletic Performance Scholarship is available to current high school seniors in good standing who are planning to attend college in the upcoming academic year. You must have demonstrated athletic ability and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered for this award.

Girls in Football Scholarship

Deadline: 4/20/23
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.

Linda Craig Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 4/28/23
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.

Anthony Munoz Scholarship

Deadline: 5/1/23
Award Amount: $20,000 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.

Race to Inspire Essay Contest

Deadline: 8/15/23
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.

TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship Award

Deadline: 9/1/23
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.

Charles T. Stoner Law Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling
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: 23 Scholarships to Apply for in 2023 Scholarships for High School Seniors Scholarships for High School Juniors Scholarships for College Students

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