Now Accepting 2026-27 Jimmy Gabriel Scholarship Applications

Washington State Legends of Soccer is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Jimmy Gabriel Memorial Scholarship. You may complete our online application here or download a PDF version to returned via email.

This scholarship fund is intended to aid those young people who wish to better themselves, their families and the greater world through education, through either college or vocational training. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2026, and the scholarship is for the 2026-27 school year. Once awards are determined, announcements will be made in May.

Jimmy Gabriel was a Scot born in humble circumstances.  He saw soccer as his way to a better life and sought every day to better himself.

 He became a legend in Seattle through playing and coaching at many levels, including the Seattle Sounders and the University of Washington.  He was described as a whole-hearted and inspiring coach, ever-humble, generous and popular, who left his mark everywhere he went.

Six scholarships of $4,000 will be awarded to high school seniors in Washington who have maintained a 3.0 GPA and show a financial need. Like Jimmy Gabriel, the recipient must possess the following characteristics:

·       Has humble roots and seizes every opportunity to better themself.

·       Is a very giving person, generous with time and talents.

·       May be the first person in their family to achieve higher education, whether college or vocational education.

·       Intends to continue playing soccer in the future.

·       Has a record of working hard to contribute to their own success.

·       Before March 31, submits a completed application, an unofficial transcript of current academics and a letter to the committee explaining how they fit the above criteria.

·       Because the scholarship is based on need, preference will be given to applicants who are in Running Start or Career and Technical Education.

To apply via a hard copy (PDF), email to WaLegends@gmail.com.