Serve Up Success Scholarship Application

Women's Collegiate Volleyball Scholarship Application
Scholarship Criteria

This scholarship supports incoming or current collegiate women's volleyball players with financial assistance to pursue their academic and athletic goals.

To quality, applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Reside outside California

- Demonstrate financial need

- Preferably have a minimum GPA of 2.8

- Be actively recruited and/or in communication with a coach at a California College or University

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

Scholarship Amount: Up to $10,000 – based on financial qualifications

* This is a need based scholarship, not an academic scholarship. We want to see a GPA that keeps students playing and off academic probation, but academic performance is not the most important criteria for scholarship selection. We have designed our rubric to reflect that. *
Contact Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
Phone Number*
Date of Birth*

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Mailing Address*

Street Address

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Zip Code
Parent/Gaurdian Information

Provide the contact information of a parent or guardian who would be helpful to include in financial communications.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
Phone Number*
Are you a new or returning Serve Up Success Scholarship applicant?

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Academics

* This is a need based scholarship, not an academic scholarship. We want to see a GPA that keeps students playing and off academic probation, but academic performance is not the most important criteria for scholarship selection. We have designed our rubric to reflect that. *
Current school
What is your cumulative GPA?*
What is your current year?
e.g. highschool senior or 1st year of college
Upload Transcript – Attach an unofficial copy of your most recent transcript that includes your cumulative GPA*

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Letter(s) of Recommendation - 2 letters preferred from a coach, administrator, or teacher*

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Letter from Coach - Please provide a short letter from a current coach highlighting your athletic participation and character.*

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Financial Need
Have you applied for and/or received any other scholarships, grants, or financial aid for the upcoming academic year?*

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If yes, please list the type of aid and the amounts awarded (if known):
What is your family's average annual income?*
Proof of financial need (e.g. 1040 Tax Return, Public Assistance Programs eligibility, or participation in other financial assistance programs)*

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Please provide a detailed statement of financial need, explaining any and all factors that may impact your current financial situation (e.g. foster care, single parent, etc). Also describe any challenges you may face in funding your educational and athletic goals (300 word limit).*
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Personal Statement
Please answer 1 of the following question in 500 words or less:

1. How have the skills you've developed as an athlete helped you excel in academics or professionally? Please share specific examples of how these qualities have supported your growth beyond sports.

2. How do you envision playing volleyball at the collegiate level to shape your future career or professional aspirations? Discuss how the experience of collegiate athletics will contribute to your goals, both personally and professionally.
Personal Statement Response:*
Please identify which question you are answering.

Declaration
By submitting this application, I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. I understand that any false information may result in disqualification from scholarship consideration.
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Women's Collegiate Volleyball Scholarship Application