Scholarships & Grants

We are dedicated to supporting minority women pursuing careers in the sports industry by providing financial assistance for higher education. To check your eligibility, please see the information below.

 

Eligibility

Applicants to The Minority Women in Sports Scholarship Fund must:

 

1. Be a student member of Minority Women in Sports, Inc. or receive a nomination from an existing professional member

 

2. Currently, be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program maintaining a 3.0 GPA

 

3. Course of study must include a focus on sports-related fields such as:

-sports management

-sports medicine 

-journalism

-psychology

-marketing

-communications

-event management

-sports law

and other related disciplines.

 

4. High School seniors must have completed at least 100 hours of community service

 

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive between $500- $1,000 reward. The reward may be renewed for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s or graduate degree is earned.

 

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of (1) academic record, (2) demonstrated leadership, (3) participation in community activities, (4) completed essay, and (5) financial need.

Applicants will be notified by: July 15th

 

Application

Interested students must complete the attached application and email it to info@mwinsports.org, along with transcripts and a completed essay when the application reopens on April 1st, 2025. 

 

LINK TO APPLY