Pioli Family Endowed Scholarship

 

In support of the Women Leaders Women of Color Commitment, the "Pioli Family HBCU Scholarship" is awarded annually to women who demonstrate commitment to intercollegiate athletics and have a desire to advance in athletic administration. This scholarship will be awarded to a woman working in athletics at an HBCU or who graduated from an HBCU.  
 
The recipients of this scholarship must demonstrate a commitment to intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete; support advancing and advocating for diversity within college athletics; and have a need for financial assistance. For consideration, applicants must complete an application form, which includes a brief essay (500 words or less) that addresses her professional goals and how Women Leaders membership can help her achieve them.  

More information will be available at that time and can be found on our scholarship page here.

Scholarship includes: a one-year Women Leaders in Sports membership.

 

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History of Pioli Family Endowment:

Women Leaders in Sports and NFL Executive Scott Pioli announced the "Pioli Family Endowed HBCU Scholarship" in 2019, which marked the organization's first endowment and came at a historical milestone for the organization as Women Leaders celebrated its 40th Anniversary. Scott Pioli has been a dear friend and male champion of the Women Leaders organization for many years and has served as a lifelong mentor and supporter of women working in sports. He began personally investing in Women Leaders in 2018, personally funding a Convention attendance scholarship for an HBCU woman leader before endowing the fund in 2018. The Pioli Family Endowed HBCU Scholarship ensures long-term sustainability for membership scholarship that directly supports women in our organization from HBCUs. 

In the words of Scott:   "We have been connected with our good friend Patti Phillips and the organizational leadership team of Women Leaders in Sports for years. I've worked alongside them as they have invested in, mentored, and prepared so many qualified women for leadership opportunities," said Scott Pioli. "We are hopeful this endowment will help encourage and propel women from historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) to influential roles within the industry of college sports and beyond."  

"Our family considers it an honor and a privilege to endow this fund and to continue our partnership with Women Leaders in College Sports," said Dallas Pioli, wife of Scott Pioli. 

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