The Student Referee Scholarship | Officials Depot
2025 The Student Referee Scholarship Winners Announced
Zachary Bernard - Referee- Courtland High School
Luis Guillen - Referee- Spring Woods High School
Julian Gonzalez- Umpire - Spring Woods High School
Brayton Boggs- Umpire- West Virginia Wesleyan College
Isabella Hernandez- Referee- Spring Woods High School
Deshuan Wilson - Umpire - Innovation Academy
Final Stats for 2025 Scholarship
Money Raise $3,500
Applicants: 464
Scholarship Winners : 7
2026 Scholarship will open October 2025
Want to contribute to the 2026 Scholarship Fund? Click Here https://bold.org/funds/the-student-referee-scholarship-fund/
Welcome to the The Student Referee Scholarship for High School Student Referees enrolled in a state accredited sports officiating class or currently officiating games in their community.
Scholarship amounts are $500 (multiple scholarships to be awarded, dependent on donations)
Student Applications - Click Here
Donations & Fundraising - CLICK HERE (now LIVE, 100% tax-deductible for all donors and contributor )
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- Umps Care Charities https://umpscare.com/
- Out West Officials https://www.outwestofficials.com/
- Ref Reps https://www.refreps.com/
Are you a dedicated student referee who balances the demands of academic life with the responsibilities of officiating in sports? Your commitment to fairness, leadership, and teamwork does not go unnoticed. The Student Referee Scholarship , we believe in recognizing and supporting individuals like you who contribute significantly to both their communities and their educational pursuits.
This scholarship is designed to reward exceptional student referees who exemplify integrity, dedication, and a passion for sportsmanship. By providing financial assistance, we aim to support your academic goals and celebrate the invaluable role you play in promoting positive athletic experiences. Whether you’re officiating a local game or leading a major tournament, your efforts make a meaningful difference.
We invite you to apply for the Student Referee Scholarship and share your journey as a student referee. Your unique perspective and dedication are what we seek to honor, and we are excited to support your continued growth and success both on and off the field.
Student Application Requirements:
1- Currently enrolled in an accredited sports officiating class, team officiating class , umpire class, referee class endorsed by your state education agency.
2- Commitment to continue to officiate, referee, umpire in college.
3- Student will attend post secondary school in Fall 2026
4- Submit application & via the bold.org platform
(Dates are subject to change) 2026 date are TBD
Scholarship Open/Published
Scholarship Closes
Scholarship Committee reviews applications
Winners Announced
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