Scholarships — Apply or Nominate · D1 Indian Land Foundation

PATH 1 · D1 ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The D1 Access Scholarship awards selected youth athletes a full D1 Training scholarship each year (typically 10–12 months). Applications are open to athletes ages 5–18 across Lancaster and York Counties, SC, and South Charlotte, NC. Cohort sizes flex based on funding and community need.

Application Opens

Spring 2026

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Deadline

Rolling

Reviewed as received

Recipients Notified

Direct

Selection committee follows up personally

D1 Access Scholarship Application

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

WHO IS COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION?

Please select one * Your Full Name * Your Email *

The essay questions and reference below are written as if describing the athlete in third person. If you're the athlete filling this out yourself, feel free to write in first person — the committee reads for content, not style.

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 a full training scholarship 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)

VIDEO INTRODUCTION

Record a 60–90 second video of the athlete introducing themselves. Include:

Athlete's name, age, and school
Sport(s) they play and their position
Why they want this scholarship
One thing they'd like the selection committee to know about them

How to share: Upload the video to YouTube (set to "Unlisted"), Google Drive (share as "Anyone with link"), Vimeo (Unlisted), or your phone's iCloud/OneDrive with a shareable link. Paste the link below.

Video Link *

ELIGIBILITY & NEED

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

A shorter form for anyone who wants to flag an athlete — coaches, teachers, principals, community leaders, or family members. We'll reach out to the family directly to confirm interest and walk them through the full application.

Are you the family and ready to apply? Use Path 1 above instead — it's the more comprehensive scholarship application.

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

Nominating For *

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? * 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.

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PATH 1 · D1 ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

D1 Access Scholarship Application

WHO IS COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION?

THE ATHLETE

PARENT OR GUARDIAN

ESSAY QUESTIONS

VIDEO INTRODUCTION

ELIGIBILITY & NEED

REFERENCE

PATH 2 · NOMINATE AN ATHLETE

Athlete Nomination Form

ABOUT THE ATHLETE

PARENT OR GUARDIAN

ABOUT THE NOMINATION