BenGlassLaw Announces $2,500 Referee and Umpire Leadership Scholarship

Applications open for Spring 2026 scholarship supporting youth and high school sports officials.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:02pm

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BenGlassLaw, a law firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, has announced a $2,500 scholarship for referees and umpires to recognize their leadership and mentorship in youth and high school sports. The scholarship is open for applications until June 15, 2026, and will be awarded to an individual who can demonstrate how their experience as a sports official has helped shape their leadership skills and future goals.

Why it matters

Youth and high school sports rely heavily on a dedicated network of referees and umpires to ensure fair play and positive experiences for young athletes. This scholarship aims to support and encourage those who take on these important leadership roles, which often go unrecognized despite their vital contributions to community sports programs.

The details

The BenGlassLaw Referee and Umpire Leadership Spring 2026 Scholarship will award $2,500 to a single recipient. Applicants must submit an essay answering the question: "How has being a youth sports official helped shape you into a leader, and how will those leadership skills guide you in the future?" The firm's founder, Ben Glass, has over 51 years of experience working with youth and high school sports teams.

  • Applications for the scholarship are due by June 15, 2026.

The players

BenGlassLaw

A law firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, that is sponsoring a $2,500 scholarship for referees and umpires in youth and high school sports.

Ben Glass

The founder of BenGlassLaw, who has over 51 years of experience working with youth and high school sports teams.

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What’s next

The winner of the BenGlassLaw Referee and Umpire Leadership Spring 2026 Scholarship will be announced after the June 15, 2026 application deadline.

The takeaway

This scholarship demonstrates the important role that referees and umpires play in fostering positive experiences and developing leadership skills for young athletes. By recognizing and supporting these community leaders, BenGlassLaw is investing in the future of youth and high school sports.