EXCITING NEWS! The 2026 versions of the How to Win College Scholarships ebooks are now available!
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The TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship Award is a wonderful opportunity for students to secure $1000 for college!
As America’s trusted woman-owned trophy and award company, TrophyCentral has spent over 25 years celebrating achievements and recognizing excellence. We believe that true champions aren’t just measured by wins and losses, but by their character, kindness, and the positive impact they make on others.
This scholarship reflects our core values – celebrating those who demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship, compassion, and the kind of character that makes communities stronger. We’re proud to support students who embody these qualities as they begin their higher education journey.
General Description & Selection Criteria
TrophyCentral offers a $1,000 scholarship to a qualifying high school senior to be applied to their first year’s tuition at a college or university.
The ideal candidate will:
a. Attend a registered public or private high school in the U.S.;
b. Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.25 (out of 4.0) or equivalent through the first semester of their junior year;
c. Have demonstrated a unique or special form of sportsmanship, kindness, or compassion;
d. Will be starting college in September 2026.
Although not required, special attention will be given to applicants who are:
1. The first in their generation to attend college;
2. Entering a branch of the military (ex. ROTC programs)
Deadlines & Application Process for the TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship Award
All applications for this academic year must be submitted no later than May 31, 2026.
All applicants’ information will be reviewed in detail and the scholarship winner will be notified by February of 2027.
The scholarship will be paid directly to the college or university to which the winner is enrolled.
Details Required by Applicants
All applicants should include the following:
a. A copy of high school transcript through the first semester of the applicant’s junior year;
b. A written statement of no more than 500 words from the applicant outlining their unique sportsmanship acts or acts of compassion and kindness in support of their application;
c. 1-2 written references in support of the applicant. References must include the name, address, and phone number of the person supplying the reference;
d. The name of the college they will be attending and the semester date of their start and any other information the applicant would like to include in support of their application; this section is not required for the application. While this is open-ended, please keep written materials to no more than 1-2 pages and videos to less than 5 minutes.
[Be sure to read: How to Write an Amazing Scholarship Essay]
Applicants should submit their information using the application form found on the website. (Scroll down for the link)
Only the information above is required. Applicants will receive an immediate confirmation when their application is submitted correctly.
Additional Information
Open to High School Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors! APPLY NOW HERE
Award Flexibility: If no applicants meet the criteria, no award will be given. TrophyCentral reserves the right to split the scholarship between multiple recipients if deemed appropriate.
Privacy Protection: All personal information, grades, and references are treated as strictly confidential.
Winner Recognition: TrophyCentral reserves the right to publish winner names and achievement descriptions.
Legal Jurisdiction: All terms are subject to New York State laws.
NOTE: One of the past winners of this scholarship used the SMART applying strategies found in the How to Win College Scholarships ebooks!!! Her mom is also a member of my Scholarship Help and College Talk for Parents private Facebook group. Parents, be sure to join us!
What are parents saying about the ebooks? THIS! ⬇️
Use the link below to apply:
TROPHYCENTRAL SPORTSMANSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
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Monica Matthews is the author of How to Win College Scholarships. She helped her own son win over $100,000 in college scholarships and now shares her expertise with other parents and their students. She truly has “been there, done that” in regard to helping parents and students navigate the scholarship process.
Her method of helping students in finding college scholarships, writing unique and compelling scholarship essays, creating amazing scholarship application packets, and more have taught desperate parents to help their own students win thousands of scholarship dollars. She teaches them how to apply S.M.A.R.T. with outstanding results.
Monica’s scholarship tips have been featured on many prominent websites, and she has been dubbed the “Go-To” expert on college scholarships.
