Some students are offered athletic scholarships to continue their sport in college. However, not all student athletes are give this opportunity. Luckily, there are outside scholarships open just to student athletes. Some of the scholarships listed are for specific sports, while others are open to all student athletes.

Curt Smith Sporting Goods Scholarship
Sponsor: Curt Smith Sporting Goods
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from the St. Louis Metropolitan area who have played high school sports.

GCSAA Legacy Awards
Sponsor: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Foundation
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and enrolled students in a recognized undergraduate program in a major field related to turf management. At least one or more of the applicant’s parents or grandparents must be an active Class A, B, C, Equipment Management, A-Retired, B-Retired or AA member of GCSAA and/or IGCEMA for five or more consecutive years.

TrophyCentral Sportsmanship & Compassion Scholarship
Sponsor: Trophy Central
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen who had at least a 3.25 GPA in high school. Applicant must have demonstrated a unique or special form of sportsmanship, kindness or compassion. Although not required, special attention will be given to applicants who are the first in their generation to attend college or are entering a branch of the military (ex. ROTC).

John and Sue Gompper Founders Scholarship
Sponsor: Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: June 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in a Kentucky Youth Soccer program during their junior or senior year of high school.