NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program

## Overview The NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship has been awarded since 1964 to recognize student‑athletes who excel academically, compete at the varsity level, and demonstrate leadership in their communities. Up to 100 scholarships are granted annually, split evenly between men and women across the three sport seasons (fall, winter, spring). Each award provides a one‑time $7,000 stipend that can be applied toward tuition, fees, required books, and housing at any accredited institution in the United States or abroad. ## Eligibility - Student‑athletes in their final season of NCAA eligibility, or who have already completed it. - Student‑athletes in their final undergraduate year, or who have already earned their degree. - Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale (graduate‑level coursework excluded). - Must have competed at the varsity level in the sport for which they are nominated. - Must demonstrate strong academic performance, campus involvement, and community service. - International student‑athletes are eligible. - Student‑athletes at provisional member institutions are **not** eligible. ## Funding - One‑time scholarship amount: **$7,000**. - Funds may be used for tuition, fees, required books, and housing. - Applicable to any accredited graduate‑degree‑granting program in the U.S. or abroad. ## Application Timeline (2026‑2027) - **Fall nomination window:** Opens Sept 15 2026, closes Jan 5 2027 5 p.m. EST. - **Winter nomination window:** Opens Jan 5 2027, closes Mar 9 2027 5 p.m. EST. - **Spring nomination window:** Opens Mar 9 2027, closes May 4 2027 5 p.m. EST. ## How to Apply Nomination is required; the source references an “Apply Now” link and downloadable resources such as an Application Guide and Quick Guide, but specific steps, required documents, or submission portals are not detailed in the provided text. ## Unknowns and Source Limitations - The exact distribution of the 100 scholarships across the three seasonal windows is not specified. - Selection criteria weighting (e.g., how academic GPA vs. community service is scored) is not disclosed. - Details on the nomination process, required documentation, and whether self‑nominations are allowed are absent. - Information on whether the scholarship can be renewed for additional years is not provided. - The source text is a snapshot from the NCAA website and may omit recent updates, policy changes, or additional eligibility nuances. - No direct URLs to the application forms or policy PDFs are included, limiting verification of the most current requirements. *The article reflects the information available in the source and does not guarantee completeness or accuracy.* Source: https://www.ncaa.org/what-we-do/scholarships-grants/postgraduate-scholarship-program/ Checked: 2026-09-23T08:01:39.606279+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.