NSCA High School Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation

Program Overview

This scholarship funds high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in a strength and conditioning–related field. Awards are intended to defray college tuition and require documentation of acceptance to an accredited institution; if acceptance is not yet secured, awarded funds will be held until a letter of acceptance is provided. Applicants should demonstrate academic standing, future goals beyond college, and a record of community service. The program is administered by the NSCA Foundation and supports students entering college in the fall after graduation.

Description: A scholarship for high school seniors committed to a strength and conditioning degree and community involvement.

Award Value: Awards are granted in the amount of $2,000 and must be applied toward tuition charges.

Application Timeline: Applicants must be planning to attend college the fall after graduation; if not yet accepted, funds will be held until an acceptance letter is submitted to the NSCA Foundation.

• For graduating high school seniors entering college in a strength and conditioning field.
• $2,000 awarded and applied to tuition.
• Funds may be held until proof of college acceptance is provided.

Specific Requirements

Applicants must meet specific academic, membership, and documentation requirements to be considered. Required materials include a completed application, high school transcript, three recommendation rubrics, and a signed parent/legal guardian authorization form provided during the application. Candidates must hold current NSCA or international affiliate membership at the time of application and award, and plan to major in a strength and conditioning–related field. Certain individuals are ineligible due to board, committee, reviewer, employee, or immediate family affiliations.

Eligibility: Applicants must satisfy all listed requirements to be eligible for award consideration; see the detailed list for each condition.

1. Completed application
2. Current NSCA or international affiliate membership at time of application and award
3. Current senior in high school
4. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
5. Submission of high school transcript
6. Will attend college in the fall following high school graduation
7. Will major in a strength and conditioning–related field
8. Three completed recommendation rubrics
9. Signed NSCA Foundation High School Scholarship Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form (provided during the application process)
10. Not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, a scholarship reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCAF affiliate employee, or an employee's family member

Selection: The NSCA Foundation Board of Directors reserves the right to decide whether to make awards in each scholarship category based on average scores and the overall quality of applications.

• Multiple documentation and membership requirements must be met.
• Academic minimum is a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Three recommendation rubrics and a parent/guardian authorization form are required.
• Board reserves final discretion on awarding scholarships.