YOU GOT IT GIRL SCHOLARSHIP

Funded by
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Nov 15, 2025
Winners Announced
Dec 15, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Financial Status:
Low-income
Gender:
Female
Education Level:
High school senior or undergraduate student
Background:
Athlete

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.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Need
Published July 30, 2025
Essay Topic

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!

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 15, 2025.