Scholarships — Apply or Nominate · D1 Indian Land Foundation

Path 1 · For Families

Apply For Foundation 10

If you're a parent or athlete applying for the Foundation 10 scholarship. A more rigorous application — three short essays and one reference required.

Start Application ↓

Path 2 · For Community

Nominate An Athlete

If you're a coach, teacher, principal, or neighbor — nominate a young athlete you believe in. Shorter form. We'll follow up with the family.

Submit Nomination ↓

PATH 1 · FOUNDATION 10 APPLICATION

The Foundation 10 awards ten youth athletes a full 12-month D1 Training scholarship each year — presented on stage by our NFL host at the Back-to-School Bash. Applications are open to athletes ages 5–18 across Lancaster and York Counties, SC, and South Charlotte, NC.

Application Opens

Spring 2026

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Deadline

[TBD]

Usually 6 weeks before the Bash

Recipients Notified

On Stage

At the Back-to-School Bash

Foundation 10 Scholarship Application

All fields with * are required. Submit one application per athlete. The selection committee reviews every application personally.

THE ATHLETE

Athlete's Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Grade Entering In Fall *

School Attending In Fall *

Primary Sport / Position

Current GPA (most recent) *

Home Address (City, State only) *

PARENT OR GUARDIAN

Parent / Guardian Name *

Relationship To Athlete *

Email *

Phone *

ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. Tell us about the athlete in your own words. What are they like as a person — not just an athlete? * (Max 200 words) 2. What would 12 months of elite training at D1 mean to this athlete and your family? * (Max 250 words) 3. Describe one moment when the athlete showed effort, attitude, leadership, or resilience that you'll never forget. * (Max 200 words)

ELIGIBILITY & NEED

Does the athlete attend a Title I school? * Does the family face financial barriers to elite training? * Does the athlete currently train at D1 or another performance facility?

REFERENCE

Provide one reference — a coach, teacher, counselor, or community leader who can speak to the athlete's character. *

Reference Name *

Their Role *

Reference Email *

Reference Phone

I certify the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. If the athlete is selected, I authorize the D1 Indian Land Foundation to use the athlete's name, photo, and story for the public announcement and ongoing program promotion.

PATH 2 · NOMINATE AN ATHLETE

For parents, coaches, teachers, principals, and community leaders. A shorter nomination form for any of our scholarship tiers — Performance Access through Foundation 10. We'll reach out to the family directly to confirm interest and walk through next steps.

Athlete Nomination Form

All fields with * are required. Information is kept confidential and used only for scholarship selection.

ABOUT THE ATHLETE

Athlete's Full Name *

Age *

Grade *

School *

Primary Sport / Position

Scholarship Tier Interest *

PARENT OR GUARDIAN

Parent / Guardian Name *

Relationship To Athlete *

Email *

Phone *

ABOUT THE NOMINATION

Nominated By Why is this athlete a strong fit for our program? * Does the family face financial barriers to training? * Does the athlete attend a Title I school? * How did you hear about us? I confirm the information provided is accurate and I authorize the D1 Indian Land Foundation to contact me about this nomination.

Get A Scholarship.

Apply For Foundation 10

Nominate An Athlete

PATH 1 · FOUNDATION 10 APPLICATION

Foundation 10 Scholarship Application

THE ATHLETE

PARENT OR GUARDIAN

ESSAY QUESTIONS

ELIGIBILITY & NEED

REFERENCE

PATH 2 · NOMINATE AN ATHLETE

Athlete Nomination Form

ABOUT THE ATHLETE

PARENT OR GUARDIAN

ABOUT THE NOMINATION