Scholastics

We take school as seriously as sports.

Pop Warner is the only national youth sports organization in America with mandatory academic requirements. We believe that being a great athlete starts with being a committed student — and we've built that into how we operate.

2.0 GPA

Minimum to participate (or 70% equivalent)

A class of our own.

Only national youth sports org with academic requirements

What if my child doesn't meet the GPA requirement?

No problem — there's a path forward. If your child doesn't meet the requirement at the start of the season, they can submit a Scholastic Eligibility Form along with an improving progress report. If grades are trending up, they may still be eligible to play after the mid-season deadline.

RECOGNITION

The All-American Scholar Program

Each year, Pop Warner recognizes its top scholar-athletes through one of the most prestigious academic awards in youth sports. If your child excels in the classroom and gives back to their community, this is their moment to shine.

96%

GPA required for National All-American status

92%

GPA required for Regional All-American status

5th Grade

Minimum grade to apply

$1.9M+

College scholarships awarded since 1993.

Why it matters.

All-American Scholar status is national recognition of your child's hard work — both in school and in their community. It's a meaningful credential for future academic and athletic opportunities, and top recipients in 8th grade and above may qualify for college scholarship awards.

How it works.

  • 1. Submission

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  • 2. Review

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  • 3. Scoring

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  • 4. Selection

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NATIONAL CELEBRATION

A Weekend Dedicated to Our All-American Scholars

All All-American Scholars — Senior, First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention — are invited to celebrate at the annual All-American Scholar Banquet

What to Expect

The evening includes college scholarship presentations for 8th grade and above recipients, NFL Team of the Year Award announcements, youth presenters, a VIP speaker, and possible autograph sessions.

Who Can Attend

All All-American Scholar honorees at every level are eligible and encouraged to attend with their families. It's a celebration of everything your child has worked toward — on the field and in the classroom.

Photos from All-American Scholar Weekend

Nature's Symphony

Breathtaking colors of our planet
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Faces of Humanity

Portraits of people from around the globe
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Sands of Time

Stark beauty of desolate dunes
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Beyond Boundaries

Visual odyssey across continents
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REGIONAL CELEBRATIONS

A Weekend Dedicated to Our All-American Scholars

All All-American Scholars — Senior, First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention — are invited to celebrate at the annual All-American Scholar Banquet

Apply for All-American Status

Don't miss the window — applications are only accepted once per year. Applications open early July and are due by October 1.