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Student Referee Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Open
Application Deadline
Apr 23, 2025
Winners Announced
May 23, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior or undergraduate student
Background:
Referee or umpire

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.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published October 2, 2024
Essay Topic

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.

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 23, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 23, 2025.