Orange County Women's
Soccer League

Orange County Women’s Soccer League (OCWSL) proudly offers $500.00 scholarships to high school women graduates to further their education.

OCWSL is a non-profit organization committed to developing amateur women’s soccer with a friendly and recreational sense of competition regardless of age, race, or religion. The league provides year-round opportunities for women 18 years and older. OCWSL’s annual scholarship is funded by proceeds from the league’s annual Giannetti Cup Tournament. Scholarship applications are distributed to Orange County high schools and are available here or by emailing ocwsl.scholarships@gmail.com

How to Apply for the Annual Scholarship

Qualifications

Applicant must be an Orange County resident and graduating female senior currently participating in an organized soccer program. The recipient must enroll as a student in an accredited school, college, or university in 2024.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship committee consists of OCWSL members who will review all complete applications. Selection will be based on the written application and essay submitted by the applicant, one letter of recommendation, and consideration of the applicant’s GPA. Awards will be presented at an OCWSL meeting to be held in April (date, time, and location to be announced).

Application Process

• Complete the OCWSL Scholarship Application 2024
• Submit a typed essay of 500 words or less explaining: “How soccer has made an impact on my life.” Please use a separate paper for your essay.
• Obtain one letter of recommendation from a Coach or Athletic Director.
• Submit a copy of an official or unofficial transcript from your high school.

Submit all Application Materials by March 30, 2024, to ocwsl.scholarships@gmail.com or by mail (the address is on the application).