Scholarship

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

Awards for scholar-athletes who lead in sports and community.

Detail	Information
Award	$20,000
Provider	Foot Locker Foundation
Typical deadline	December to January
Eligible grade levels	grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Category	athletics, community service, need-based

Who qualifies

Student-athletes with a 3.0+ GPA who show leadership and financial need.

How to apply

1. Open the official Foot Locker Foundation application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes worth?

The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes awards $20,000. Amounts are set by Foot Locker Foundation and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes deadline?

The typical deadline is December to January. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes?

Student-athletes with a 3.0+ GPA who show leadership and financial need.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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