Student Referee Scholarship
Are you a dedicated student referee who balances the demands of academic life with the responsibilities of officiating in sports? Your commitment to fairness, leadership, and teamwork does not go unnoticed.
Referees contribute significantly to both their communities and their educational pursuits, promoting fairness and positive athletic experiences. Whether officiating a local game or leading a major tournament, the efforts of referees make a meaningful difference.
This scholarship seeks to reward exceptional student referees who exemplify integrity, dedication, and a passion for sportsmanship.
Any high school senior or undergraduate student who is a referee or umpire may apply for this scholarship opportunity or any student enrolled in a sports officiating class.
To apply, tell us your best memory of refereeing, how being a referee has strengthened your character, and what your future plans for refereeing are.
Please share your favorite memory of refereeing. How do you think participating in sports as a referee has strengthened your character? Please share about your future plans when it comes to participating in refereeing.
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The application deadline is Apr 23, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 23, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 23, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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