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Important Dates

Spring Application Dates:

  • Applications open: February 1, 2026

  • Closes: April 1, 2026

  • Award Notification: May 2026

Eligibility

  • Must be a current or former athlete at a Division-I NCAA-accredited institution.

  • Educational Background​

    • Applicants must be completing or have already completed a bachelor’s degree.

    • Must be enrolled in or have applied to a part-time or full-time graduate or professional program, including master’s, PhD, law school, medical school, MBA, or other advanced study programs.

  • Sport participation

    • All NCAA Division I sports are eligible for The Soraya Foundation Scholarship.

    • Any number of years competing at the Division I level qualifies.

  • Enrollment / Application Timing​

    • Applicants must meet all application deadlines, as submissions are reviewed on a strict timeline.

    • Late submissions may be considered only in exceptional circumstances, which should be clearly explained in the application.

    • To be selected as scholarship recipient, applicant must be enrolled in post-graduate program by April 20, 2026.

  • GPA​

    • Must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

  • Citizenship / Residency

    • Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented individuals.

Scholarship Criteria

You’ll need the following to complete your application:
 

   •    Basic personal and school info
   •    Recent income documentation
   •    Transcript
   •    Personal statement
   •    Two recommendation letters
   •    Resume

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You’ll be able to upload each item directly in the application form. Once you’re ready, click below to start your application. 

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