The CIF State Student-Athlete Leadership Scholarship Award seeks to recognize one male and one female Junior student-athlete, (Senior entering 2026-27), who demonstrate leadership, service to their school and community, and a commitment to being a well-rounded student-athlete. (Click below link for application).

2026-27 CIF State Student-Athlete Leadership Award (Applicants Under Review)

Students will receive a $5,000 scholarship award and be non-voting members of the CIF Executive Committee. Students will be required to attend at least three (3) of the regular scheduled Executive Committee meetings and the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit during the 2026-27 academic year. (See meeting dates below).

Meeting Dates:

NFHS National Student Leadership Summit - Indianapolis, IN
July 16 - 19, 2026 (required to travel on July 15)

CIF Executive Committee Meetings
(Executive Committee meetings will be held at locations in both Northern and Southern California).
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Thursday, February 4, 2027
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Thursday, April 22, 2027
Friday, June 18, 2027

The CIF State Office will cover the costs for the student and one (1) parent/guardian chaperone for any meetings they attend.

Student-Athletes (one male/one female) currently in their Junior year of high school will be selected on the basis of demonstrated leadership, service to their school and community, and a commitment to being a well-rounded student-athlete.

The selected finalists will be invited for a 30-minute interview, which will be conducted online.