Skip to content

NWCA Scholarship Foundation

NWCA Scholarship Foundation

Applicable For:

High School Students & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

31/03/2024
Apply Here
Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on linkedin
Share on whatsapp

About This Scholarship

The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholarship Foundation is a program that provides financial assistance to student-athletes who have participated in high school wrestling and are pursuing a college education. The foundation is committed to supporting young wrestlers in their academic and athletic pursuits, and it awards scholarships to deserving student-athletes each year.

The scholarship award amount varies from year to year and may be renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to the sport of wrestling.

Applications for NWCA scholarships are typically available in the spring, and the deadline for submission is usually in April or May. Scholarship recipients are announced in June.

Eligibility Criteria For NWCA Scholarship Foundation

The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance to student-athletes who are pursuing a college degree and participate in wrestling. The eligibility criteria for this scholarship are as follows:

  • All the applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current college students who participate in wrestling.
  • All the applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university in the United States.
  • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants must submit an application form, official transcripts, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation from a wrestling coach.
  • Scholarship recipients are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and participate in wrestling at their college or university.

In addition to meeting these criteria, scholarship recipients are chosen based on their wrestling achievements, leadership potential, and community involvement. The scholarship award amount varies depending on the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants, but typically ranges from $500 to $10,000 per year.

More Scholarships