Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (PWLS) is the only national youth sports organization in America that requires its participants to perform adequately in the classroom before permitting them to play.  We believe that the standards we have set give these children a sense of responsibility and an appreciation for academics and athletics that will help them develop later on in life.

Like such organizations as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Federation of High Schools (NFHS), PWLS has academic guidelines and criteria that need to be met in order for a child to participate.

2019 NATIONAL POLICY: S4 SCHOLASTIC FITNESS:

Proof of satisfactory progress in school is required. A 2.0/70% or the equivalent shall be the minimum grade point average (GPA) acceptable to participate.  In cases of doubt, conflict of opinion, or if a valid report card is not submitted, the nationally published Scholastic Eligibility Form shall be used and deemed final.

NOTE: Like all rules herein [National 2019 Rulebook] this rule as it relates to scholastic grades may not be made more stringent by any team, association, or league, as other rules may be. No local team/squad may be allowed to participate in Regional/National sponsored championships or bowl games if it has not met the nationally published scholastic requirements and may be subject to other penalties.

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A 2.0/70% GRADE POINT AVERAGE?

We understand that not all student-athletes are able to meet the GPA requirements.  If a child does not meet the 2.0/70% GPA scholastic fitness requirement, he/she may use the Scholastic Eligibility Form process.  Contact your local Association Scholar Representative for assistance in completing the necessary Forms.   All required forms MUST be completed and turned in between September 1, 2019 and October 15, 2019.

POP WARNER ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLAR PROGRAM:

Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids compete for Academic All-American status. This process begins at the association level and up through each of the eight Pop Warner regions to the national level.

The Pop Warner All-American Program requires a minimum 96% grade point average to apply. After the applications have been processed, Pop Warner determines National First Team Scholars (35 football, 35 cheer per grade), National Second Team Scholars, and National Honorable Mention Scholars.

Pop Warner proudly recognized nearly 5,000 Scholar-Athletes for their hard work in the classroom and in the community in 2019.  Being named an All-American Scholar means you're among the Top 1.5% of all Pop Warner participants across the country!

CONGRATULATIONS TO PALOMAR CONFERENCE'S 2018 ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLARS