California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 62

Award Deadline: Register to View


This award recognizes one male and one female state-wide winner during each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring). Student-athletes are selected based on exemplary sportsmanship, school/community service, and leadership.

Two State winners (1 male and 1 female) in each traditional season of sport (Fall, Winter, Spring), for six (6) total winners, will each receive a patch, award, and $2,500 scholarship. State recipients are required to attend the CIF State Federated Council event on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront.

Additionally, one male and one female student-athlete representing each of the 10 CIF Sections, from each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring), (60 total) will be selected and awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

Each CIF member school may nominate one male and one female senior athlete for each season of sport. Student-athletes will fill out the application, and upload the required signed principal verification form.

This award seeks to recognize one male and one female student-athlete, during each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring), who display good sportsmanship and school leadership, regardless of athletic ability. The CIF wants to acknowledge student-athletes who are positive role models within our schools and the community at-large. Integrity, fairness, character, and respect are inherent principles of good sportsmanship. With them, the spirit of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous relations, and graceful acceptance of the results.

Spring Sports

  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Boys Golf
  • Boys Tennis
  • Boys Volleyball
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Stunt
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Track & Field
  • Other (sport played during non-traditional CIF State season)

DESCRIPTION

Application Procedures & Process Overview:

Each CIF member school may nominate one male and one female senior athlete for each season of sport.

All applications must be fully complete before submission. You are able to exit an incomplete application, and finish at a later date by signing into your Kaleidoscope account.

Application must include:

  • Parent Information
  • School Information
  • Complete List of Activities and Participation in the Following Categories:
  1. Athletics
  2. Non-Athletic Activities & Extracurriculars
  3. Leadership Positions
  4. Community Service
  • Completion of the Student Essay (Max. 250 words)
  • Principal Information and Signature Page

If you have any technical questions regarding the application or your Kaleidoscope account please contact help@mykaleidoscope.com.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Residence: California
  • Grade Level: H.S. Senior

SELECTION CRITERIA

Scholarship Awards – Scholarship recipients will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and community service, and leadership. Review of applications will be conducted by committees selected by the CIF. Award recipients will be notified by a telephone call and/or e-mail.

  • Two State winners (1 male and 1 female) in each traditional season of sport (Fall, Winter, Spring), for six total winners, will each receive a patch, award, and scholarship. State recipients are required to attend the Federated Council event on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the San Francisco Airport 
    Marriott Waterfront.
  • Additionally, one male and one female student-athlete representing each of the 10 CIF Sections, from each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring), (60 total) will be selected and awarded a scholarship.
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