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Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship

Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship

Applicable For:

College & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$2000

Application Deadline:

31/03/2023

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States

About This Scholarship

The Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the National Football Foundation (NFF) to support college football players pursuing post-graduate studies. The scholarship is named in memory of Jim Boyce, a former college football player and longtime athletics administrator.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to student-athletes who have completed their undergraduate degree and are pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited college or university. The scholarship can be used to cover tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses.

In addition to the general scholarship, the Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship also offers a $5,000 award to one recipient who exemplifies the ideals of leadership, sportsmanship, and citizenship.

The Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship, and recipients are selected based on academic achievement, leadership skills, and a demonstrated commitment to community service. The scholarship application deadline is typically in the fall, and recipients are notified in the spring.

Eligibility Criteria For Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship

To be eligible for the Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a college football player who has completed their undergraduate degree.
  • Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into a graduate-level program at an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale to be applicable.
  • Applicants must have demonstrated leadership qualities on and off the field.
  • Applicants must be nominated by their college or university football coach.
  • In addition to meeting these eligibility criteria, applicants for the $5,000 award must also exemplify the ideals of leadership, sportsmanship, and citizenship.

Recipients of the Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship are selected based on their academic achievement, leadership skills, and a demonstrated commitment to community service. The scholarship application deadline is typically in the fall, and recipients are notified in the spring.

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