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At Gridiron Foundation, we hold a strong belief in the principle that every aspiring athlete should have equal access to our wealth of resources, expert coaching, enriching events, and transformative leadership training, regardless of their financial means. In pursuit of this noble ideal, we have established the '3 Pillars for Change' Scholarship Program. Through this philanthropic initiative, we are committed to extending the hand of opportunity to all athletes, encompassing those with diverse backgrounds, including those facing financial constraints, individuals from the military and public sector families, and athletes who embrace the spirit of giving back. Our goal is to ensure that every athlete has the chance to engage in comprehensive on and off-field development, fostering a more inclusive and compassionate sports community.

Comprehensive Pillar Overview

Income Based Program

Promote diversity, inclusion, and equity by putting forward any athlete from an underrepresented group for a scholarship in the "Mathis 98 Hour Challenge", which includes 98 immersive hours of education, training, and skills development annually.

Military and Public Service Families

Stand up for, support, and nominate any athlete whose parents or guardians work in the public sector. All military, police, firefighters, and public sector employees qualify for scholarship toward athlete training.

Athletes Lending a Helping Hand

Nominate any athlete, (must be a minimum of 16 years of age), willing to dedicate time as a volunteer with the Gridiron Gang. Volunteering time is a great way to earn "hour for hour" training without charge to the athlete.

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship award
you will need to fill out the Gridiron Scholarship Application.

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During the application, you will be asked and required to register with the Gridiron App and submit the following documents:

  • Copy of last year’s federal tax return
  • Two recent copies of pay stubs OR social security/disability checks
  • Government-issued ID