Athletics & Physical scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 28, 2025

Apply below to the best Athletics & Physical scholarships for January 2025.

oSTEM Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The oSTEM scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ students in STEM fields attending college or university.

Deadline:

June 16, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Future Educators Scholarship

Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Future Educators Scholarship awards $1,000 to students passionate about education with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Apply now!

Deadline:

August 8, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship

Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors

The Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to HBCU juniors in healthcare focused on Black women's health.

Deadline:

August 19, 2025

Get Up To $5,500

Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship Program

Boone County • Campbell County • Kenton County • Brown County • Butler County • Clermont County • Hamilton County • Warren County • Dearborn County • Franklin County • Kentucky • Ohio • Indiana • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship offers $5,500 for eligible students in select counties with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Deadline:

September 3, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship

STEM • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 for African American first-year students pursuing STEM degrees with a 2.90 GPA.

Deadline:

September 4, 2025

Get Up To $2,656

Stephen K. Keiser STEM Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors

The Stephen K. Keiser STEM Scholarship awards up to $2,656 to African American/Black college juniors/seniors in STEM fields.

Deadline:

September 16, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarships

Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate Occupational Therapy students, offering up to $5,000 with a single online application.

Deadline:

September 30, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Nebraska Business Hall of Fame College Scholarship

Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Sports Management • Juniors • Seniors

Nebraska Business Hall of Fame offers $2,500 scholarships for college students in business fields at recognized Nebraska institutions.

Deadline:

November 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Palmer Family Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund

Amador County • San Joaquin County • Butte County • Colusa County • El Dorado County • Nevada County • Placer County • Plumas County • Sacramento County • Sierra County • Solano County • Stanislaus County • Sutter County • Tuolumne County • Yolo County • Yuba County • California • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Palmer Family Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund provides $1,500+ to LGBTQ+ and allied healthcare students in select California counties.

Deadline:

August 16, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

GeneTex Scholarship

Mathematics • Science • Technology • Engineering • Physics • Computer Science • Social Sciences • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Environmental Engineering • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The GeneTex Scholarship offers $2,000 to STEM majors. Open to international students. Apply with an essay, transcripts, and proof of enrollment.

Deadline:

December 6, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

Telluride Foundation Scholarships

Telluride • Colorado • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen

Telluride Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for STEM and rural first-gen students. High local win chance!

Deadline:

March 17, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Raymond K. Conley Memorial Scholarship

New Hampshire • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Mental Health • High school • Freshmen

The Raymond K. Conley Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for NH residents pursuing rehabilitation careers. B average and recommendations required.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Les Dames d'Escoffier Colorado Chapter Scholarship

Colorado • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences

Les Dames d'Escoffier Colorado offers scholarships up to $2,500 for women in food-related fields attending Colorado universities.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

AACT’s John Kitt Memorial Scholarship

Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Biology • Chemistry • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AACT’s John Kitt Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for college students in confectionery technology. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

May 15, 2025

Get Up To $30,000

Ruth Muskrat Bronson Scholarship

Oklahoma • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Food & Nutrition • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Counseling • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students

The Ruth Muskrat Bronson Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for Tribal members in Oklahoma pursuing graduate degrees in Nursing or health fields.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship

Game Design • Travel & Tourism • Home Services • Hospitality • Agriculture • Arts Management • Conservation • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Finance • Accounting • Marketing • IT/Information Technology • For Native American / American Indian students • Seniors • Graduate Students

Wells Fargo offers scholarships up to $5,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students in specific fields. Apply with an essay and references.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Out to Innovate Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM

STEM • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • Technology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Out to Innovate Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ STEM students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and essay submission.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

The Bates Scholarship for the Advancement of Career and Technical Education

Boulder County • Colorado • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Childcare • Counseling • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen

The Bates Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Boulder County seniors pursuing technical education in healthcare, engineering, or manufacturing.

Deadline:

June 6, 2025

Get Up To $250

General Scholarship in the Field of Visual Impairment

Florida • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarship for upperclass and graduate students in visual impairment services, requiring post-graduation employment in Florida.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

AMTA Student Scholarship

Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for the AMTA Student Scholarship: $5,000 for massage therapy students with 500+ study hours. Submit an essay on your motivation.

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship

Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship offers $1,000 for women and minority students in STEM. Apply if you're a qualifying student!

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

UNCF Health Careers Scholarship

UNCF Health Careers Scholarship offers $5,000 for high school seniors in health professions at CSSM, Cleveland. GPA 3.0 required.

Deadline:

December 12, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards

Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Engineering • Aerospace • Mechanical • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

The USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards offer up to $5,000 for students in sciences or engineering with a focus on space research.

Deadline:

August 7, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship

Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen

The NSHSS Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors pursuing business or public policy with a 3.5 GPA.

Deadline:

August 15, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

The Game Changers Scholarship

Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Deadline:

May 12, 2025

Athletics & Physical scholarships

Food & Nutrition scholarships

Health Education scholarships

Kinesiology/Physical Therapy scholarships

Sports Management scholarships

FAQ

Yes, many Athletics & Physical scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, colleges, and universities. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

When writing your application, be sure to highlight your athletic accomplishments, explain how sports have shaped your character, and clearly articulate your educational goals. Tailoring your application to each scholarship can also make a significant difference.

To increase your chances, focus on showcasing your athletic achievements, maintaining good academic standing, and writing a compelling personal statement. Additionally, seek recommendations from coaches or mentors.

In your personal statement for Athletics & Physical scholarships, include your athletic background, achievements, goals, and how the scholarship will help you pursue your education and athletic career. Be sure to convey your passion for sports and education.

Yes, many Athletics & Physical scholarships are available to international students, but eligibility may vary by scholarship. It's important to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

Athletics & Physical scholarships are financial awards given to students who excel in sports or physical activities. These scholarships are designed to support students in their pursuit of higher education while recognizing their athletic talents.

You can find Athletics & Physical scholarships on various scholarship databases and websites. A great resource is Mos, where you can search for scholarships tailored to your athletic achievements.

While a high GPA can be beneficial, many Athletics & Physical scholarships prioritize athletic ability over academic performance. However, maintaining a decent GPA is often required to remain eligible.