New Hampshire Youth Football & Spirit Conference

DEB SMITH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Academic Achievement Award program began in 2005 acknowledging the academic success and community involvement for football and spirit participants. The NHYFSC hope is to encourage children to strive to do well in school and participate in their community.

In 2022 the NHYFSC has renamed the Academic Award Program to the Deb Smith Academic Achievement Award program in honor of the late Deb Smith who was a highly valued member of the NHYFSC Conference board for several decades. We reference her as the heart and brain of the NHYFSC.  

WHAT WE OFFER

The NHYFSC proudly acknowledges 3 levels of Academic Achievers.

• Gold Level - 96% or higher
• Silver Level - 95% to 93%
• Bronze Level - 92% - 90%

All qualified recipients receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Gold recipient's that qualify to the final round will receive a scholarship in the form of a check for continued education in addition to the Certificate of Achievement. 

HOW TO QUALIFY

Certificate Consideration
90% or higher overall grade

Rostered on a current NHYFSC - Association team.

• Currently in 5th grade or higher
• Completed online Award Application
• Upload complete copy of report card 2024/2025 academic year. (We will accept the 4th grade report card for current 5th graders.)

Scholarship Qualifiers
96% or higher overall grade

• All requirements for award qualifiers above
• Minimum of 2 Academic Honors and/or Extracurricular Activities. The past school year ONLY.

Submissions are accepted after 9/1/25 and must be submitted no later than 9/30/25. All addendums MUST be attached to be considered for Financial Scholarship Awards and to be considered by our League American Youth Football & Cheerleading.

*NHYFSC will forward all applications to AYF/AYC for additional consideration of awards & scholarships through the league Academic Aliance.*

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