We founded the Student Athlete Foundation with a deep commitment to equity in both education and athletics. Through our scholarship program, we work to break down the barriers for student-athletes facing financial hardship by providing essential funding, mentorship, and resources that empower students to succeed—both in the classroom and on the field. We believe every aspiring student-athlete deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their economic background. By investing in their potential today, we’re helping shape the leaders of tomorrow.
Our scholarship program is at the very heart of our mission; providing an even playing field for all student-athletes. These scholarships are available for student-athletes in the NJ/NY area seeking financial support for an enrichment re-class year, those starting high school, or those already in high school. Each year, a limited number of these scholarships are made available as a result of fundraising and generous donations.
As a non-profit organization, we like to partner with national and local businesses to scholarship more student-athletes than we could ever do alone. We are excited to forge these collaborations with Alliance Orthopedics, CleanLifeCollective, & VKTRY Performance Insoles to enhance our influence and presence within the community.
The Student Athlete Foundation has generously recognized eight outstanding student-athletes who have demonstrated remarkable achievements and admirable character in their academic pursuits, athletic endeavors, and contributions to their communities and daily lives.
Congratulations to all!
We will be showcasing the student-athletes who have been awarded scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Discover their stories as students, athletes, and individuals, along with their inspiring aspirations. Find out the reasons behind their awards.
To be eligible for an SAF scholarship, student-athletes who are not currently enrolled at Parisi Academy must submit their applications between March 1 and March 31, 2026. Conversely, current PA student-athletes are required to apply during the period from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Applications submitted outside these dates will not be reviewed. Awarded recipients will be notified 30 days after application submission. Kindly access the application form using the link provided and review all requirements to guarantee a comprehensive application process. Our objective is to provide athletic and academic opportunities for every student.
Should you be unable to locate answers to your questions, please complete the inquiry form below or contact our scholarship team by
📧 email:
scholarships@studentathletefoundation.com
📞 Phone:
973.610.5304 | 908.770.2868
Our main emphasis is on, though not exclusively, first-year high school student-athletes in the NJ/NY area. This opportunity is specifically designed to provide financial aid to eligible student-athletes who are pursuing their academic and athletic goals through tuition assistance. Through our fundraising and donation efforts, we aim to provide support to a growing number of student-athletes in the years to come at any academic level.
A NJ/NY-based student-athlete and his/her family must complete the S|A Scholarship Application, meet outlined criteria, submit Federal Income Tax Returns, submit an unofficial transcript of current grade level, and be willing to participate in promotional campaigns for The Foundation (student-athlete & family).
Non - Current Parisi Academy students: March 1 – March 31, 2026
Currently enrolled Parisi Academy students: June 1 – June 30, 2026
We will make every effort to notify applicants of scholarship decisions 30 days following these specified dates. Please note that applications received past these dates will not be considered for review.
The Foundation will provide partial financial assistance that is entirely supported by our fundraising and donation initiatives. Annually, the quantity of scholarships available may vary, which means we could potentially award one, multiple, or even none. These scholarships are allocated according to the financial needs of student-athletes, the applications submitted, and a demonstrated need basis.
Kindly submit just one application for the specific year in which you are requesting tuition assistance. If you haven't received tuition assistance for that year, you are welcome to apply again for the next calendar school year. Please remember that you will need to go through the entire process again and provide new relevant documents as required by the scholarship guidelines.
Parisi Academy provides a structured year prior to entering high school, focused on preparing a student-athlete for the challenges, both academically and athletically, he/she will face. Some student-athletes benefit from a ““gap-year” between middle and high school and therefore choose to repeat their 8th grade year with the Parisi Academy. Other student-athletes simply use their actual 8th grade year with the Parisi Academy as their preparation for high school.
Interested families register their student-athlete as a homeschool student with their school district and utilize the Parisi Academy as their home school learning option. The Parisi Academy provides the necessary paperwork and transcripts required for both public and private schools during the application process and at the end of the school year.
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