VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Nominations are now open for the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Student Athlete Achievement Awards scholarships. The Hall of Fame states they are looking for “high school senior student-athletes in Virginia who excel academically and engage in their communities.”
Nominees have to meet the following criteria:
- Attend high school in Virginia (public or private)
- Be a senior during the ’24 – ’25 academic year
- Letter in at least 1 VHSL/VISAA sanctioned sport
- Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA
Student athletes can nominate themselves. They can also be nominated by a family member, coach, administrator or mentor. If you nominate a student athlete, you will be asked to include details and references that showcase the student’s achievements in academics, civic work and athletics.
One letter of recommendation, and a personal essay from the student, are required to complete the nomination process. Nominations and all supporting documents can be submitted through the online application .