From age-group stalwarts to student-coaches and para-athletes, the swim community offers real money for school. Below are 10 vetted scholarships with who qualifies, award amounts, and this year’s key dates so you can plan applications with confidence.
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Top Swimming Scholarships for Student-Athletes
The Charles B. Staats Memorial Foundation (CBSMF) Scholarship
Official scholarship page
Who’s eligible: Graduating high school seniors who have coached a swim team at least two years, minimum 3.0 GPA. Renewal possible with continued standing.
Award: Anticipated $3,500 per year, renewable up to 4 years.
Key dates: Applications accepted January 31, 2026. Deadline May 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. Notifications July 15, 2026.
John Apple Memorial Scholarship
Application and details
Who’s eligible: Lancaster County, PA high school seniors with 3.0+ GPA who exemplify leadership, sportsmanship, and community service.
Award: Two $1,500 one-time awards (one male, one female).
Key dates: Applications due April 21, 2025.
Minnesota Swimming Legacy Scholarship
LSC program page
Who’s eligible: Minnesota Swimming seniors with 3.0+ GPA, four consecutive years in the LSC, and other criteria. Two recipients selected.
Award: $1,000 each.
Key dates: May 10, 2025 deadline. Similar timeline expected for 2026.
Florida Swimming Byron Plapp Memorial Scholarship
Program announcement and application
Who’s eligible: Florida Swimming members in good standing for at least three years who are high school seniors heading to college or technical school. One-time application per lifetime.
Award: $3,500.
Key dates: All materials due April 30, 2025.
Lucy & Dick Duncan Athlete Scholarship (Indiana Swimming)
Eligibility and overview
Who’s eligible: High school seniors who are USA Swimming members with a member club in Indiana.
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships annually.
Key dates: Deadline of May 1st with award notifications going out by June 1st.
Michael Heaney “Meters for Mike” Scholarship
Scholarship page
Who’s eligible: High school seniors in New Jersey’s Tri-County Swim League or Bishop Eustace HS, enrolling in a 2- or 4-year college.
Award: $1,000 each to one male and one female.
Key dates: Deadline July 21, 2025. Details and amounts confirmed in the 2025 application PDF.
Swim With Mike Foundation Scholarships
Apply for a scholarship
Who’s eligible: Student-athletes who participated in organized athletics prior to an illness or injury that caused a qualifying physical disability. Minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need.
Award: Varies.
Key dates: Spring 2026 application will open in October.
Stingrays Swim Team (GA) Graduating Senior Scholarship
RAYS scholarship info
Who’s eligible: Graduating RAYS swimmers. Selection considers GPA, extracurriculars, recommendations, and a short essay.
Award: $500.
Key dates: Due no later than February 28, 2025.
Colonel Robert Nugent Swimming Scholarship (Rutgers)
Rutgers Student Affairs scholarship list
Who’s eligible: Full-time Rutgers undergraduates who participate in the recreational swimming program.
Award: Amount varies, up to $1,500.
Key dates: Deadline February 17, 2025.
Kim Miller Artistic Swimming Scholarship (East Zone)
2025 scholarship details
Who’s eligible: East Zone high school seniors who will continue artistic swimming in college, including those planning to start a collegiate club.
Award: $2,500 noted in the 2025 announcement.
Key dates: Application due February 15, 2025.
Quick tips to boost your odds
- Line up recommendations early. Many swim-specific awards require a coach letter.
- Highlight service and leadership. Several awards look beyond times to community impact and team roles.
- Re-check dates before submitting. Local LSCs sometimes adjust deadlines year to year.
