SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The NAIGC offers undergraduate scholarships every year. This year we are offering three awards: an Underrepresented Athlete Scholarship, a Rainbow Scholarship, and a new Spirit of Leadership Scholarship! Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open. The application deadline is June 20, 2026.

Spirit of Leadership Scholarship – New Scholarship for 2026-2027!

The NAIGC Spirit of Leadership Scholarship recognizes undergraduate gymnasts who exemplify leadership, initiative, and a deep commitment to strengthening the NAIGC community. Our selection process is designed to be fair, transparent, and inclusive, and to reflect the many ways leadership shows up across our organization.
The Spirit of Leadership Scholarship is open to any incoming or current full-time undergraduate gymnast with demonstrated leadership, who will be an undergraduate student and actively participate in the NAIGC for the duration of the scholarship period.
The scholarship recipient will receive $2,000 towards their tuition.

Underrepresented Athlete Award

In working to advance our mission to provide maximum opportunity in the sport of gymnastics, the NAIGC is pleased to offer an Underrepresented Athlete Scholarship (UAS). The UAS aims to reduce the barriers for athletes who are underrepresented in the sport to attend college and participate in gymnastics. Any incoming or current undergraduate student who identifies as from a racial/ethnic group that is underrepresented in four-year colleges/universities and is/plans to actively participate in the NAIGC for the duration of the scholarship period is eligible to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, Black/African American, Native American/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino, and/or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students. The UAS recipient will receive $2,000 towards their tuition.

BIPOC Scholarship FAQ

Rainbow Scholarship Award

The NAIGC is excited to offer the $2,000 Rainbow Scholarship, designed to support LGBTQ+ undergraduates who exemplify a passion for gymnastics and a commitment to creating inclusive spaces within the sport and beyond. Aligned with the NAIGC’s core values of providing maximum opportunities for participation and fostering a culture of positivity, the scholarship recipient will be selected based on their involvement in gymnastics, commitment to LGBTQ+ representation, and their leadership both inside and outside the gym.

The Rainbow Scholarship is open to any incoming or current full-time undergraduate gymnast who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community and is actively participate in the NAIGC for the duration of the scholarship period. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer.

Rainbow Scholarship FAQ

Fund Us: Contribute to the NAIGC Scholarship Fund

Your gift directly empowers the next generation of NAIGC gymnasts: championing equity, celebrating diversity, and ensuring that every athlete has the chance to find their place in our beloved community.

All contributions to the NAIGC Scholarship Fund go directly to supporting undergraduate athletes. These dollars are completely independent from the broader NAIGC budget. Your donation has an immediate and tangible impact, expanding access, increasing diversity, and ensuring that our community continues to grow in inclusivity and opportunity. Thank you for helping us invest in the athletes who represent the future of the NAIGC.

Testimonial from a previous scholarship recipient: