YOU GOT IT GIRL SCHOLARSHIP
A "You got it girl" or YGIG is someone who is a team player, dependable, resilient, shows up for themself and others, and doesn't let any downfall get in their way. She has a story to tell and has obstacles she has pushed through. She has worked through barriers and has positively changed Sports for Women. Every female athlete has a unique experience navigating the world of sports and interacting with the athletic community.
This scholarship seeks to support female athletes who have overcome barriers in their life to pursue their dreams.
Any low-income, female high school senior or undergraduate student who is an athlete may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, answer the questions below about your experience with sports and your inspiration. You also have the option of submitting videos or photos of you playing your sport.
1. What qualities or experiences make you a “YOU GOT IT GIRL”? And why do you believe this YGIG Scholarship will help you achieve your goals?
2. Tell us about the sport(s) you compete in, how long you’ve been involved, and any accomplishments or awards you’ve received during your athletic career.
3. Can you share a time when you faced a challenge or setback, and how you turned that experience into a moment of growth and empowerment?
4. Who is someone you admire and look up to, and what is it about them that inspires you?
5. At YGIG, we believe in backing future athletes who are building toward something bigger. How would this scholarship support your journey? (Be as real and honest as you want — gear, travel, training, school, whatever matters most to you.)
6. If there is anything else you’d like us to know please share here!
7 We are looking to select a current or incoming college athlete to represent YGIG – You Got It Girl. Please let us know what sport you currently participate in or plan to participate in during college, and whether you are attending on an athletic scholarship, walking on, redshirting, or competing in another capacity. Feel free to share any details about your athletic journey and what being a student-athlete means to you.
Winners and Finalists
December 2025
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The application deadline is Jun 5, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 6, 2026.
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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 Jul 6, 2026. 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
