Roanoke College offers several institutional scholarships and grants for incoming students, including automatic merit scholarships, talent-based awards, and a few affiliation-based grants. The main merit awards for freshmen range from about $10,000 to $21,000 per year, and transfer students may receive about $8,000 to $17,000 per year depending on GPA.
To apply or read more visit https://www.roanoke.edu/merit
Outside Scholarships List at https://www.roanoke.edu/cost_and_financial_aid/scholarships_loans_and_aid/outside_scholarships
Scholarships & Aid Resources at https://www.roanoke.edu/cost_and_financial_aid/scholarships_loans_and_aid
🏆 Sports Management Specific Scholarships
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) is the leading professional organization in the field. It offers student grants, research funding, conference support, and scholarship opportunities. Read more or apply at https://nassm.org/awards-and-grants
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation offers annual scholarships and grants supporting students pursuing careers in Sport Management. Read more or to apply at https://www.cosmaweb.org/scholarship--grant.html
Sports Field Management Association Scholarship - For students pursuing careers connected to sports facilities, operations, venue management, and field management. Awards include the Paul Zwaska Scholarship. Read more about the scholarship opportunities at https://www.sportsfieldmanagement.org/scholarship-program/
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Scholarships - One of the largest scholarship sources for students in the Roanoke region. A single application may qualify students for numerous scholarship funds. Applications for the current cycle are open through January 2026. To apply visit https://www.cfwesternva.org/for-students/
Roanoke Regional Chamber Foundation Scholarship - Supports students pursuing career-focused education and workforce development opportunities in the region. Read more information about applying at https://s-rcchamber.org/chamber-foundation-scholarship/
First Tee Roanoke Valley Scholarships -Excellent opportunity for students with golf, sports leadership, youth development, recreation, or sports administration backgrounds. Awards can be up to $5,000 annually and include professional development opportunities. Read more at https://firstteeroanokevalley.org/scholarship-opportunities/
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation administers numerous scholarship funds for students from Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell counties. Some funds are merit-based, others are need-based, and several support student leaders and athletes. To read more or apply visit https://www.lynchburgfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships
🏛 Virginia State Government Grants & Scholarships
One of Virginia's largest college aid programs. Available to eligible Virginia residents attending participating private colleges. Recent awards have been approximately $5,250 annually for undergraduate students. To apply visit https://www.schev.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid/federal-state-financial-aid/virginia-tuition-assistance-grant-program
Need-based grant program for Virginia undergraduate students. Award amounts vary by institution and financial need. Read more at https://www.schev.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid/federal-state-financial-aid/virginia-commonwealth-award
Virginia Delegate and State Senator Community Scholarships - Students should contact their local representatives because some legislators sponsor annual scholarship competitions, essay contests, and community service awards through local foundations and civic organizations. The Virginia General Assembly Directory can be review at https://house.vga.virginia.gov/members
💰 National Scholarships Sports Management Students Should Apply For
Scholarships.com
Dedicated directory of scholarships specifically for Sport Management majors. Apply at https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/sport-management
Sallie Sports Management Scholarships Database - Searchable scholarship database specifically highlighting opportunities for Sports Management students at https://www.sallie.com/scholarships/majors/sports-management
Fastweb Sports Management Scholarships - Regularly updated scholarship listings targeted to Sport and Fitness Administration/Management majors at https://www.fastweb.com/directory/scholarships-for-sport-and-fitness-administration-management-majors
🏟️ Sports Industry Internship + Scholarship Opportunities
Many Sports Management students overlook paid internship scholarships offered by professional sports organizations.
Monitor:
- National Football League internships
- Major League Baseball diversity fellowships
- National Basketball Association internships
- National Hockey League internships
- Minor League Baseball internships
- Virginia Sports Hall of Fame opportunities
- Virginia Sports Commission internships
These programs frequently include stipends, tuition assistance, networking opportunities, and direct pathways into sports administration careers.
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