501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Serving All 50 States · No EIN Required
Scholarships

Recognize Effort. Reward Excellence. Open Doors.

National Boosters Foundation offers student-athlete scholarships and recognition programs designed to reward athletes who balance sport, academics, and community. Our scholarships are open to athletes across the country, in any sport, at the high school and post-secondary levels.

Award Categories

  • Competitive Excellence: For athletes who perform at a high level in their sport.
  • Academic All-Star: Recognizing athletes who excel in the classroom.
  • Community Impact: For student-athletes giving back to their hometowns.
  • Adversity & Grit: Recognizing athletes who've overcome real obstacles.
  • Walk-On Support: Funding for college walk-on athletes covering training, travel, and gear.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, with primary review windows aligned to spring and fall academic semesters. The application includes basic information about you, your sport, your academics, and a short response explaining your goals.

Eligibility

  • Current student-athletes at the high school, college, or amateur club level
  • U.S.-based athletes (with limited opportunities for international student-athletes)
  • Recommendation from a coach, athletic director, or community leader
  • Demonstrated commitment to sport, school, and community
We're especially interested in supporting student-athletes whose stories don't fit a recruiting profile but whose effort would impress anyone who's ever played a game.
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