California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award
Scholarship Sponsored by California Interscholastic Federation
The CIF Spirit of Sport Award recognizes one male and one female state-wide winner during each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring). Senior student-athletes are selected based on exemplary sportsmanship, school/community service, and leadership.
Two State winners (1 male and 1 female) in each traditional season of sport (Fall, Winter, Spring), for six (6) total winners, will each receive a patch, award, and a $2,500 scholarship. State recipients are required to attend the CIF State Federated Council event on Friday, April 23, 2027 (Location: Northern California TBA).
Additionally, one male and one female student-athlete representing each of the 10 CIF Sections, from each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring), (60 total) will be selected and awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Each CIF member school is allowed one male and one female senior athlete for each season of sport. Student-athletes will fill out the application, and upload the required signed principal verification form.
Fall Sports
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Flag Football
- Football
- Golf (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Water Polo (Boys)
- Water Polo (Girls), NorCal
- Other (Sport played in the non-traditional CIF State Championship season of sport)
Qualifications
Residence: California
Grade Level: H.S. Senior
Selection Process
Scholarship Awards – Scholarship recipients will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and community service, and leadership. Review of applications will be conducted by committees selected by the CIF. State award recipients will be notified by a telephone call and/or e-mail.
- Two State winners (1 male and 1 female) in each traditional season of sport (Fall, Winter, Spring), for six (6) total winners, will each receive a patch, award, and a scholarship. State recipients are required to attend the Federated Council event (location TBA) on Friday, April 23, 2027.
- Additionally, one male and one female student-athlete representing each of the 10 CIF Sections, from each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring), (60 total) will be selected and awarded a scholarship.