USA Softball of Sacramento Scholarships

As a part of USA Softball of Sacramento's Mission Statement, one of the goals of our organization is to provide scholarships to enable more persons an opportunity for advanced education.

We have two scholarships offered to athletes on an annual basis.

USA Softball is the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States. As part of USA Softball of Sacramento's mission, one of our goals is to provide scholarships that create more opportunity for advanced education. The Evelyn Andrews Memorial Scholarship supports student-athletes who reflect Evelyn's work ethic, attitude, and spirit.

Evelyn grew up playing USA Softball tournaments, especially in the Sacramento area. After battling cancer twice, she continued to inspire others through her resilience, courage, and passion for softball. This scholarship honors her legacy.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must have registered in or participated in at least one local USA Softball tournament in 2025 hosted by USA Softball of Sacramento, OR have been registered with a USA Softball of Sacramento team or league for at least 3 seasons.
• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
• Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and include a copy of their transcript. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.
• Applicant must submit a 500-word essay responding to the prompt below.
• Applicant must include two letters of recommendation: one from a coach and one from a teacher.

Essay Prompt

Every student-athlete has worked hard to get where they are today, but they did not get there alone. Tell us about a time your community family, coaches, friends, teachers, or others carried you through or helped you along the way.

Selection Criteria

• Number of years of participation in USA Softball
• Academic achievement
• School activities
• Community service
• Overall character

Stanley Fingerut Memorial Scholarship

Available to current college athletes attending local college.

The Stanley Fingerut Annual Scholarship is designed to provide funds to a student-athlete attending a college within the boundaries of USA Softball of Sacramento. Stan was a beloved umpire who officiated college, high school and recreation softball for over 40 years in the Sacramento area.  Stan proudly served as the Sacramento ASA Umpire-In-Chief from 1979-1989, the ASA Regional Umpire-In-Chief from 1989-2000, and on the ASA National Umpire Staff from 1989-2000.  Stan was proud of his involvement in officiating Women’s sports both basketball and softball, but softball was his favorite pastime.  Stan always had an affinity for Women's softball; watching the excellence, competitiveness and their love for the game. The Stanley Fingerut Scholarship Program is the perfect tribute to his legacy and love for the game.