Scholarship Information

Each year the foundation awards up to $10,000 in college scholarships to Northern Kentucky high school seniors who play soccer and lead with character.

2026 applications are closed

Our 2026 recipients have been selected and announced. The next scholarship application will open in 2027. Follow us on Facebook or check back here for the announcement.

See the 2026 winners
$10,000

Awarded each year
to one or more winners

7

NKY counties
eligible to apply

2.7

Minimum GPA
on a 4.0 scale

2026 Recipients

Meet this year's winners

These remarkable students exemplify the values Scott Christian embodied: hard work, perseverance, character, and a commitment to excellence.

Allison Tiemeier

Campbell County High School

Brice Denigan

Ryle High School

Mackenzie Day

Cooper High School

See all past recipients →

Who Can Apply

Eligibility requirements

To be considered for the Scott Christian Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be:

  • A college-bound high school senior planning to compete or pursue a soccer-related career at the collegiate level
  • A male or female soccer player currently on a Northern Kentucky high school or club team
  • A resident of Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Pendleton, or Bracken county
  • Maintaining an overall grade point average of 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale
How Winners Are Chosen

Selection criteria

The Selection Committee evaluates each candidate on the qualities Scott himself embodied:

Academics Athletic ability Sportsmanship Ethics Enthusiasm Community service Citizenship

Selection is made without regard to race, color, creed, nationality, sexual orientation, or religion.

How It Works

How the application works

Applications for 2026 are closed. When the next cycle opens in 2027, the official application form will be posted here, and the process will work like this:

  1. Download the application

    Complete the application form and gather your supporting documents. The current year's form is posted on this page once the application window opens.

  2. Submit by email or U.S. mail

    By email: send your completed form (MS Word or PDF) with all supporting documents in PDF format to scholarship@scottchristiansoccer.org.

    By mail: Scott Christian Memorial Soccer Foundation, Inc., 1900 Farmhouse Way, Florence, KY 41042.

  3. Watch for finalist notifications

    Applications are typically due in late April, with finalists notified in May. Exact dates for the 2027 cycle will be announced with the application form.

Typical Timeline

What to expect

  • Early yearApplication form posted and window opens
  • Late AprilApplication deadline (emailed or postmarked)
  • MayFinalists notified and recipients selected

Exact 2027 dates will be announced when applications reopen.

The Award

Up to $10,000

The scholarship provides a one-time total grant of up to $10,000, distributed among one or more winners. Award amounts are determined by the Selection Committee and the Board of Directors based on the strength of the applicant pool.

Meet past recipients

Questions about the scholarship?

Our volunteer board is happy to help. Reach out any time.

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