Summer is right around the corner. While most students think this is a time to relax, it is important to keep applying for scholarships. Scholarships are available all-year round and don’t take a break just because it’s summertime. While only a small percentage of high school athletes are awarded athletic scholarships, many merit-based scholarships have a sports-themed requirement. We’ve gone ahead and made a list of 10 sports-themed scholarships that have summer deadlines. So, get a jump start on applying to college scholarships.
Athlionz Sports Scholarship
Write a 500-1,000 word essay about prevention of accidents in sports. Don’t just write a story about how you play the game. Your story should emphasize how you prevent an accident and should be valuable enough to have a lesson we can all learn from. Please also provide proof of enrollment.
Award amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 1, 2018 Apply:Here
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Write a 400-500 word essay describing how the lessons you have learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue your college education. Please also write a brief personal biography.
Award amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 1, 2018 Apply: Here
DrenchFit Scholarship
Write an essay of at least 1,000 words on any health and fitness topic. Be innovative and cutting edge. Your essay must be original and unique. You must also create a 3-5 minute video showcasing your achievements in health and fitness, business and/or community service. Lastly, please attach proof of enrollment or acceptance.
Award amount: $1,100 Deadline: June 15, 2018 Apply:Here
Fitness Awareness Scholarship
Write a 400-700 word essay that answers the following question: “How has fitness helped you pursue your academic goals?” Some possible topics you can discuss are: how participation in sports have helped you develop skills that have aided you academically, or how working out has taught you discipline. Make sure your essay is original and unique.
Award amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 22, 2018 Apply: Here
BodyShape 101 Scholarship
Write a1,500-2,000 word essay about how people with hectic schedules can adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. In short, write about what are the ways people can use to incorporate regular exercise and healthy diet in their daily life (and how to stick to it)? Think of original, creative ideas that are doable and can actually be carried out by majority of people. Please also attach proof or document of being a student.
Award amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 30, 2018 Apply:Here
FishingRex.com Scholarship
Write an essay of at least 1,000 words on topics around “Fishing Tips”, “How-to Guides” and “Interesting Facts About Fishing and Marine Life”. You can also pick any other sub-topic you might be well versed in. The essay is expected to showcase deep research skills and ability to comprehend valuable information within this field. Please also attach a scan copy of your school ID card.
Award amount: $2,000 Deadline: June 30, 2018 Apply:Here
Colleges Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Write a 1,000-word essay about a time you were the leader in an important moment on the field or in your community. Describe what you did and what you learned from that experience. Make sure your essay is original and unique.
Award amount: $1,000 Deadline: July 1, 2018 Apply:Here
PushToFitness Scholarship
Research and write an essay about 500-1,000 words on the following topic: “Healthy Fitness Habits That Help You Reaching Your Exercise Goal” Make sure your essay is original and unique and that you provide the resource/reference list below your essay. Also, please attach any proof that you are a student of certain college/university.
Award amount: $1,500 Deadline: July 6, 2018 Apply: Here
Bicycle Advisor Scholarship
Write a 800-1,000 word essay about the following topic: “If you could donate 10,000 bicycles to students in an underdeveloped country, which one would it be and why?” Make sure your essay is original and unique. Please a;sp attach proof that you are a student.
Award amount: $800 Deadline: August 1, 2018 Apply:Here
Race Entry Student Scholarship
Whether you ran a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, prepare an essay sharing your race story between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length explaining what inspired you to run, what challenges you faced, and what you learned through the experience. Many people have different reasons for running in a race. We want to hear and share your inspiring story.
Award amount: $500 Deadline: August 15, 2018 Apply: Here
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