Roller Skating Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Roller Skating Association International

Intro
The Roller Skating Foundation is offering scholarship support to qualifying roller skating athletes and students entering college or trade school. A total of $13,000 in awards will be distributed to six recipients. These funds may be used for athletic-related costs or for tuition and other educational expenses.

Who may apply
- High school seniors or individuals who graduated no more than one year prior to applying.
- Applicants must be verifiable as a family member of, an employee of, or a family member of an employee of a current, card-carrying RSA member rink (including RSM member affiliates).

Award amounts
- Awards include a $5,000 first-place academic scholarship, a $3,000 second-place academic scholarship, and a $2,000 third-place academic scholarship. (These are among the six awards that together total $13,000.)

Required qualifications
- Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- Submission of ACT or SAT scores (when applicable); test results will be considered in the selection process.
- Demonstrated accomplishment and commitment in one or more areas such as academics, employment, volunteer service, athletics, community or civic involvement, and faith-based activities.

Application materials (all items are required)
- Completed scholarship application form, submitted in full and on time.
- High school transcripts (complete).
- ACT/SAT scores, if applicable.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation: one from an RSA member; one from a current or former guidance counselor; and one from a current or former teacher.
- A 500–700 word personal essay describing how roller skating has shaped your life, outlining your future goals, and explaining how this scholarship would help you reach those goals.

Important instructions & deadlines
- Applications must be for the fall semester at an accredited college, university, or trade school, and must be submitted in the year you intend to begin attendance.
- All application materials must be received by the Roller Skating Foundation by March 31, 2026. Incomplete submissions (missing letters, transcripts, scores, essay, or application) may lead to disqualification.
- Award recipients will be announced on or before May 1, 2026. Winners will be posted at www.rollerskating.com/scholarships.

Questions
If you need clarification on eligibility or application requirements, refer to the Roller Skating Foundation site or contact the foundation directly before submitting. Apply early and double-check that every required document is included.