Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 62
Award Deadline:
Jan 16, 2026
The CIF Spirit of Sport Award recognizes one male and one female state-wide winner during each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring). Senior student-athletes are selected based on exemplary sportsmanship, school/community service, and leadership.
Two State winners (1 male and 1 female) in each traditional season of sport (Fall, Winter, Spring), for six (6) total winners, will each receive a patch, award, and a $2,500 scholarship. State recipients are required to attend the CIF State Federated Council event on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Oakland Marriott City Center.
Additionally, one male and one female student-athlete representing each of the 10 CIF Sections, from each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring), (60 total) will be selected and awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Each CIF member school is allowed one male and one female senior athlete for each season of sport. Student-athletes will fill out the application, and upload the required signed principal verification form.
CIF Spirit of Sport Award - Winter Season 2026
This award seeks to recognize one male and one female student-athlete, during each traditional season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring), who display good sportsmanship and school leadership, regardless of athletic ability. The CIF wants to acknowledge student-athletes who are positive role models within our schools and the community at-large. Integrity, fairness, character, and respect are inherent principles of good sportsmanship. With them, the spirit of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous relations, and graceful acceptance of the results.
Each CIF member school is allowed one male and one female senior athlete for each season of sport.
Winter Sports
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Girls Water Polo (SoCal)
- Wrestling
Description
Application Procedures & Process Overview:
All applications must be fully complete before submission. You are able to exit an incomplete application, and finish at a later date by signing into your Kaleidoscope account.
Application must include:
- Parent Information
- School Information
- Completion of the Student Essay (Max. 350 words)
- Principal Information and Signature Page
- Complete List of Activities and Participation in the Following Categories:
1. Athletics
2. Non-Athletic Activities & Extracurriculars
3. Leadership Positions
4. Community Service
If you have any technical questions regarding the application or your Kaleidoscope account please contact help@mykaleidoscope.com.
Qualifications
Residence: California
Grade Level: H.S. Senior
Selection Process
Scholarship Awards Scholarship recipients will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and community service, and leadership. Review of applications will be conducted by committees selected by the CIF. State award recipients will be notified by a telephone call and/or e-mail.
- Two State winners (1 male and 1 female) in each traditional season of sport (Fall, Winter, Spring), for six total winners, will each receive a patch, award, and $2,500 scholarship. State recipients are required to attend the Federated Council event at the Oakland Marriott City Center on Friday, April 24, 2026.
- Additionally, one male and one female student-athlete representing each of the 10 CIF Sections, from each season of sport (Fall/Winter/Spring), (60 total) will be selected and awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Each CIF member school is allowed one male and one female senior student-athlete for each season of sport. Student-athletes will fill out the application, and upload the required signed principal verification form.
For questions regarding the CIF Spirit of Sport Award, please email cshannon@cifstate.org.
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Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 62
Award Deadline: Jan 16, 2026