NSCA High School Scholarship
Offered by NSCA Foundation (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
About This Scholarship
The NSCA Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funding each year to people entering the strength and conditioning field, and its High School Scholarship is the entry point for student-athletes who want to turn their time in the weight room into a career. Awards of $2,000 are granted and applied directly toward tuition.
Applicants must be current high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who will attend college the fall after graduation and plan to major in a strength and conditioning related field, think exercise science, kinesiology, or sports performance. NSCA membership (or an international affiliate membership) is required at the time of application and award, which is standard for this professional association's programs.
There is a single application cycle each year: the portal opens August 1 and closes October 15, with no late materials accepted. If a winner has not yet been accepted to a college program, funds are held until an acceptance letter is reported.
Eligibility
- Current high school senior attending college in the fall following graduation
- Current NSCA or International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, with a high school transcript submitted
- Planning to major in a strength and conditioning related field
- Three completed recommendation rubrics and a signed parent/guardian authorization form
How To Apply
- Join the NSCA (student membership) if you are not already a member
- Complete the online application between August 1 and October 15 (11:59 a.m. MTN) — the only cycle each year
- Submit your transcript, three recommendation rubrics, and the parent/guardian authorization form through the portal
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an NSCA member to apply?
Yes. Current NSCA or International Affiliate membership is required at application and award — a normal requirement for this professional association's scholarships. Student memberships are the least expensive route.
What majors count as strength and conditioning fields?
Degrees on the path to a strength and conditioning career — exercise science, kinesiology, sports science, and similar programs. Winners must show acceptance into an accredited institution before funds are released.