Important Dates
Spring Application Dates:
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Applications open: February 1, 2026
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Closes: April 1, 2026
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Award Notification: May 2026
Eligibility
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Must be a current or former athlete at a Division-I NCAA-accredited institution.
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Educational Background​
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Applicants must be completing or have already completed a bachelor’s degree.
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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.
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Sport participation
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All NCAA Division I sports are eligible for The Soraya Foundation Scholarship.
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Any number of years competing at the Division I level qualifies.
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Enrollment / Application Timing​
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Applicants must meet all application deadlines, as submissions are reviewed on a strict timeline.
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Late submissions may be considered only in exceptional circumstances, which should be clearly explained in the application.
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To be selected as scholarship recipient, applicant must be enrolled in post-graduate program by April 20, 2026.
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GPA​
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Must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Citizenship / Residency
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Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented individuals.
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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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