OSAA Scholar-Athlete Award

Name: OSAA Scholar-Athlete Award

Award Amount: Varies

Information And Eligibility:
The OSAA Scholar-Athlete Award is a distinguished recognition presented by the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) to honor high school students who excel both academically and athletically. This award celebrates student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional performance in the classroom while also contributing significantly to their school’s interscholastic sports programs. The OSAA Scholar-Athlete Award is considered one of the most respected local honors in Oregon high school athletics because it highlights a student’s ability to balance rigorous academic achievement with the discipline, teamwork, and commitment required in competitive sports.

Students who receive this award are acknowledged for their dedication to both educational excellence and athletic participation. Each year, schools affiliated with the OSAA nominate student-athletes who meet the scholarship’s criteria. Nominees typically come from a wide variety of athletic programs — from team sports such as basketball, soccer, and track and field to individual sports like swimming, wrestling, and tennis — providing broad access to students of diverse athletic interests. Recipients of the OSAA Scholar-Athlete Award are often recognized at school assemblies, banquets, or regional events, and in some cases may receive certificates, pins, or public announcements acknowledging their achievement.

Academically, eligible students must demonstrate strong performance in their coursework, usually reflected by a high cumulative GPA and consistent academic standing. Athletically, nominees should show active participation in one or more OSAA-sanctioned sports during the academic year, with attendance, effort, and good sportsmanship forming part of the overall evaluation. Because the award is administered through the OSAA and local schools play a role in nominating candidates, students should connect with their athletic directors or guidance counselors early in the nomination process to ensure all requirements and deadlines are met.

The OSAA Scholar-Athlete Award serves as both a badge of honor and a credential that can strengthen a student’s college applications, scholarship portfolios, or resumes. While the program itself does not always provide direct financial support, the award’s official recognition underscores a student’s ability to balance multiple responsibilities and thrive academically and athletically — qualities that post-secondary institutions and competitive scholarship programs highly value. Some local partners or community organizations may also offer financial scholarships connected to the scholar-athlete designation at the school or district level, depending on available funding.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a high school student enrolled in an OSAA-affiliated school in Oregon.
• Must participate in one or more OSAA-sanctioned interscholastic sports during the school year.
• Must demonstrate strong academic performance in coursework.
• Must be in good standing with the school’s academic and athletic policies.
• Nomination must be submitted by the school’s designated representative (such as an athletic director or counselor).

Application Requirements:

• Submission of nomination by the school’s athletic director, counselor, or administrator.
• Academic transcript or report verifying GPA and academic standing.
• Documentation of athletic participation in OSAA-sanctioned sports.
• Any additional forms requested by the OSAA or school.

Additional Details:

• This award is recognition-based and may not include a direct cash scholarship unless connected with local school or community funding.
• Recipients often receive certificates, pins, or announcements highlighting their achievement.
• Students with strong academic and athletic records may use the award as a credential in college admissions and scholarship applications.
• Schools set internal deadlines for nominations, so early communication with school staff is important.

Deadline: May

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