About the Scholarship
The John McLendon Foundation is excited to offers nine postgraduate scholarships to minority candidates currently pursuing / planning to pursue a master’s degree in a field that will help them pursue a career in the sports industry. We are currently offering the following:
- Eight (8) $10,000 scholarships
- One (1) fully funded spot into UMass Amherst’s Mark H. McCormack top-ranked graduate program. LEARN MORE HERE
In addition, through the support of the Fiesta Bowl, one of the (8) $10,000 available scholarships will be earmarked specifically for a minority candidate from an Arizona based four-year institution.
Learn more about the impact of the McLendon Scholarship, CLICK HERE
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility - McLendon Scholarship
Candidates who meet the following may be considered for the scholarship: Plan to pursue a master’s degree (in the United States) in a field that will...
Candidates who meet the following may be considered for the scholarship:
- Plan to pursue a master’s degree (in the United States) in a field that will lead to a career in the sports industry; OR be currently enrolled full-time but not have graduated before September 2024.
- The $10,000 award must be used within 5 years of receipt.
- Candidates applying to the McCormack McLendon Scholarship, must plan to enroll in the Fall of the following year.
Eligibility - CIAA | McLendon Scholarship
Candidates who meet the following may be considered for the scholarship: Plan to pursue a master’s degree (in the United States) in a field that will...
Candidates who meet the following may be considered for the scholarship:
- Plan to pursue a master’s degree (in the United States) in a field that will lead to a career in the sports industry; OR be currently enrolled full-time but not have graduated before September 2024.
- The $10,000 award must be used within within the next year
- Entering initial year of studies
- Must have graduated from a CIAA School
- Minority or woman
Eligibility - McCormack | McLendon Scholarship
Minimum Undergraduate GPA
Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent in the undergraduate curriculum. Candidates whose GPA is less...
Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent in the undergraduate curriculum.
- Candidates whose GPA is less than 3.0 will not be considered.
- If already enrolled in graduate school, current graduate GPA will not be considered.
Federal Guidelines
Must identify as one of the following: Black – All persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. Hispanic – All persons of...
Must identify as one of the following:
- Black – All persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
- Hispanic – All persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture of origin, regardless of race.
- Asian or Pacific Islander – All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent or the Pacific Islands. This area includes, for example, China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands and Samoa.
- American Indian or Alaskan Native – All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.
In addition to the application form, the applicant MUST submit a 1,000-word personal essay.
Prompt for your application submission:
1. What personal experiences have shaped your leadership style, and how will you use those experiences to inspire and lead others in the sports industry?
2. How can the McLendon Foundation help you achieve your dreams and support your journey in the sports and entertainment industry?