NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship Grant

NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship offers $10,000 each to 26 deserving ethnic minority and female graduates pursuing graduate programs in sports administration or related fields. This initiative aims to enhance opportunities for qualified candidates in intercollegiate athletics. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 and demonstrate leadership and commitment to athletics. The scholarship is open to both domestic and foreign applicants, emphasizing diversity in sports administration.

Overview

NOTE: A nomination is due at the deadline. Application must be completed by the student or student-athlete. All former student-athletes who earned an undergraduate degree from an NCAA member school are eligible to be nominated by that school for an NCAA graduate degree scholarship, regardless of when they received their undergraduate degree. NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship The Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship was developed by the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics and the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. The goal of the enhancement programs is to increase the pool of opportunities for qualified minority and female candidates in intercollegiate athletics through graduate scholarships. The NCAA awards $10,000 each to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female college graduates who will be entering a graduate program. The applicant must be seeking admission to, or have been accepted into, a sports administration program or a program that will help the applicant obtain a career in intercollegiate athletics, such as athletics administration, coaching, athletic training or a career providing a direct service to intercollegiate athletics.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students or student-athletes at an active NCAA member institution who:Are at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or will not be using any remaining athletics eligibility. Have an overall undergraduate minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.200 (based on a 4.000 scale) or its equivalent, including all undergraduate hours earned at all undergraduate institutions attended. The grade-point average may not include any graduate-level hours. Are seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports administration or other graduate program that will assist the applicant in obtaining a career in intercollegiate athletics (athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or other career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics). Must enroll in an NCAA member institution on a full-time basis. Are outstanding citizens and excellent role models for the institution and intercollegiate athletics. Applicants must have performed with distinction as a student body member at their respective undergraduate institution. The applicant's involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, commitment to pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics and promise for success in such a career will be consideredForeign applicants ARE eligible to receive an NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship.

Ineligibility

Additionally, a scholarship recipient may not use more than one NCAA award for graduate studies.