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Nickels Student Athlete Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Open
Application Deadline
Mar 3, 2025
Winners Announced
Apr 3, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school student
Background:
Student-athlete

Sports are a great way to stay healthy, build discipline, and learn how to embrace healthy competition.

Playing sports as a student can teach many valuable lessons that will be helpful for a lifetime to come, both on and off the field. It’s important for students to learn to compete at a young age so they can learn the importance of hard work and motivation, as well as humility and sportsmanship.

This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes so they can overcome any challenges they face and attain success in the future.

Any high school student-athlete who has overcome adversity may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants pursuing careers in sports are preferred.

To apply, tell us what challenges you face as a student-athlete and what lessons you have learned from this experience.

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

What challenges are faced when playing sports throughout high school? What are some lessons learned by being a student-athlete?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 3, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 3, 2025.