10/29/2026
🎓🏆 2027 STUDENT REFEREE SCHOLARSHIP — NOW OPEN!
We’re excited to announce the return of the Student Referee Scholarship for 2027!
This scholarship was created to support the next generation of sports officials and encourage high school and college students to continue officiating while pursuing their education.
💰 $500 Scholarships Available
📅 Important Dates
• Applications Open: October 16, 2026
• Application Deadline: March 15, 2027
• Winners Announced: April 15, 2027
Who can apply?
Students currently enrolled in a sports officiating class OR high school/undergraduate students who are actively officiating and plan to continue officiating while in college.
Applications are submitted through Bold.org and include a short essay.
A huge THANK YOU to the organizations helping make this scholarship possible:
Officials Depot LLC • Honig’s Inc. • Hour Messenger • Official-ly Fore Kids • UMPS CARE Charities • Ref Reps Referee & Umpire Apparel ™️ UMPS CARE Charities RefReps Officiating Education System Honig's Official | Officiating Gear & Equipment Out West Gear and Apparel Honig's Out West Gear and Apparel UMPS CARE Charities
Last year, the scholarship program received 1,200 applications and has awarded scholarships to 9 student officials over the past two years. We’re looking forward to helping even more young officials in 2027!
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