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PAF Family Scholarship

Professional Athletes Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

$2,500.00

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • Overall high school grade point average of 3.0 or above
  • Nominated by high school coach
  • Accepted to a two-year or four-year college or university with confirmed plans to compete in collegiate athletics

Other requirements

  • Son or daughter of a current NFLPA former player member
  • Senior class status with expected graduation in Spring 2023 (or applicable spring graduation year)
  • Participated at the varsity level in athletics for at least one (1) year
  • Has not accepted a full scholarship for athletics or academics

Overview

One-time scholarship for children of NFLPA former players who plan to compete in collegiate athletics.

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Son or daughter of a current NFLPA former player member
  • Senior class status with expected graduation in Spring 2023 (or applicable spring graduation year)
  • Overall high school grade point average of 3.0 or above
  • Participated at the varsity level in athletics for at least one (1) year
  • Nominated by high school coach
  • Accepted to a two-year or four-year college or university with confirmed plans to compete in collegiate athletics
  • Has not accepted a full scholarship for athletics or academics

Required Documentation:

  • Copy of acceptance letter from college/university
  • Letter from collegiate team/coach confirming participation

Contact Information:

  • Email: professionalathletesfoundation@nflpa.com
  • Email (Former Player Services): FormerPlayers@NFLPA.com
  • Phone: (800) 372-2000
  • Address: Professional Athletes Foundation, 1133 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

How to Apply

Application Process

Eligible candidates must submit the following information to professionalathletesfoundation@nflpa.com:

  1. Student's first and last name
  2. Student's email
  3. Former Player's first and last name
  4. Former Player's date of birth
  5. Former Player's NFLPA member number
  6. Former Player's phone number and email address
  7. Photocopy of former player's driver's license
  8. Complete Application Packets

Deadline: May 31, 2023 (or check current year deadline)

Note: Former players can contact NFLPA Former Player Services to update Lifetime Membership via FormerPlayers@NFLPA.com or (800) 372-2000

What Professional Athletes Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
5
Total given
$381K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,700–$345K

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth programs

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