How much funding does International Women's Flag Football Scholarship Program provide?

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When is the deadline for International Women's Flag Football Scholarship Program?

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International Women's Flag Football Scholarship Program

Q: How often is International Women's Flag Football Scholarship Program offered?

International Women's Flag Football Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle.

RCX Sports Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Sports

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Other requirements

International female athletes (non-U.S. citizens)
Athletes interested in competing at the collegiate varsity level in women's flag football
Must be accepted to or enrolled at a U.S.-based college/university with varsity women's flag football programs

Overview

Geographic Scope: International (non-U.S. residents)

Focus Areas: Women's collegiate flag football

Overview:
A partnership between the NFL and RCX Sports Foundation that enables international female athletes to attend U.S.-based colleges and universities offering women's flag football as a varsity sport. This program supports the growth of women's flag football ahead of its inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.

Eligibility:

International female athletes (non-U.S. citizens)
Athletes interested in competing at the collegiate varsity level in women's flag football
Must be accepted to or enrolled at a U.S.-based college/university with varsity women's flag football programs

What They Fund:

Full or partial scholarships for international students attending U.S. colleges/universities
Support for tuition, room, board, and other educational expenses while competing in varsity flag football

Partner Universities:

Ottawa University (Canadian recipients)
Kansas Wesleyan University (Canadian recipients)

Background:
Launched in 2023 as part of a broader initiative to expand access to women's flag football globally. Recipients include athletes from Panama and Canada. The program recognizes flag football's rapid growth from its sanctioned status as a high school varsity sport (2014) to its Olympic selection for 2028.

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are accepted through the RCX Sports Foundation website. Interested international athletes should:

Contact the RCX Sports Foundation directly for application materials
Provide documentation of athletic eligibility and flag football experience
Secure acceptance or enrollment at a U.S.-based university with varsity women's flag football
Submit completed application with supporting documentation

Required Materials:

Application form
Academic transcripts
Proof of international residency
Letter of acceptance from U.S. university
Athletic references or performance documentation

Contact Information:

RCX Sports Foundation
Website: rcxfoundation.org
Email: Contact through website

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What RCX Sports Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 17
Total given: $160K
Median grant: $6,000
Range: $5,250–$25K

By dollars: Missouri 41%, Kansas 16%, Washington 13%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO; Liberty, MO; Seattle, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.