Athletic Scholarships
H.U. Lee Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: H.U. Memorial Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 15
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who have at least a 3.0 GPA and have practiced Taekondo.
Sponsor: LPGA Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 28
Description: Scholarships are open to female graduating high school seniors who played golf in high school. There are scholarships for students who are planning on playing collegiate golf and for students not planning on playing collegiate golf. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships open to minority female students.
Team Type1 Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Team Type 1 Foundation
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 1
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who have Type 1 diabetes and is/will be a competitive athlete at an accredited NCAA or NAIA institution.
Women’s Western Golf Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Women’s Western Golf Foundation (WWGF)
Amount: $10,000 over four years
Closing Date: March 1
Description: Scholarship is open to female high school seniors who are active participants in the sport of golf and have at least a 3.5 GPA.
Par Aide’s Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant Program
Sponsor: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: March 15
Description: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is accepted at an institution of higher learning for the upcoming year. One or more of the applicant’s parents or step-parents must have been a GCSAA member for five or more consecutive years and must be a current GCSAA member.
Sponsor: Civilian Marksmanship Program
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 20
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate rifle or pistol marksmanship competition experience.
API Study Abroad and Intern Abroad Scholarships
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 1
Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes.
Sponsor: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Foundation
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: April 15
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and enrolled students in a recognized undergraduate program in a major field related to turf management. At least one or more of the applicant’s parents or grandparents must be an active Class A, B, C, Equipment Management, A-Retired, B-Retired or AA member of GCSAA and/or IGCEMA for five or more consecutive years.
Scott & Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Scott & Kim Verplank Foundation
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: April 15
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have a childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. Applicant must have a commitment to participating in athletics by actively participating on an organized team.
Bryon Krieger Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Sponsor: Byron Krieger Memorial Website
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 26
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are Jewish and participate in a sport. Preference will be given to fencers and Jewishly-committed student. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be planning to attend a U.S. college in the Fall of 2020 or after a gap year.
Sponsor: Henry & Sara Sheehan Foundation
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 30
Description: Scholarship is open to female high school seniors who have some involvement with the sport of golf.
Sponsor: Amateur Athletic Union of the United States
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have participate in AAU Karate for a minimum of four years. Student must be a graduating high school senior who will be attending an accredited college or university in the fall or a current undergraduate student.
Swim with Mike Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship
Sponsor: Swim with Mike
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 1
Description: Scholarship is open to athletes who participated in organized competitive youth, high school or collegiate athletics and subsequently have sustained a life changing accident or illness (e.g. paralysis, blindness, cancer, amputation, head injuries).
Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarships
Sponsor: Positive Coaching Alliance
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: May 31
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors (Class of 2021) who reside anywhere in the United States and play for a high school team or club sport.
Sponsor: Heisman Scholarship Fund
Amount: $500-$5000
Closing Date: Oct. 29
Description: The Heisman High School Scholarship program honors the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes. By inviting students from schools across the country to share their stories of leadership and impact, the program aims to inspire all students to harness their potential, push their limits, and use their talents not only to advance their own futures, but to improve the communities and world around them.
Sponsor: Varies
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: December 1st
Description: One of the great benefits of USBC Youth membership is the chance to earn college scholarships so you can pursue your dreams. More than $6 million in annual scholarships are awarded to youth bowlers each season based on academic, leadership and on-lane performances. Make sure to join the scholarship portal to see all available scholarships.