FAQ's

Who is eligible for the PWLS All-American 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 following criteria is needed to be considered for the Scholar All-American Program:

  • Currently be in 4th Grade or higher for the Pop Warner Season
  • Have a 96% Grade Point Average (GPA) from your previous school year's report card
  • Have a Complete Full-Year's Report Card from your previous school year to prove eligibility
What do I need to do if I am eligible for the Scholar All-American Program?

Go to our Forms dropdown and fill out the 2024 All- American Application and submit it to littlescholars@sancarlospatriots.com

What is the difference between First Team and Second Team All-American?

After applications are processed, Pop Warner determines National First Team All-Americans, National Second Team All-Americans & National Honorable Mention Scholars.

  • First Team All-American is one of the top 35 football players or top 25 cheerleaders for his/her grade nationwide
  • Second Team All-American consists of those scholars who are above an annually increasing final score (GPA + addendum), ranging last year from about 97.5 -101.5!
How are All-American Scholars scored by PWLS?

All-American Scholars are scored on a 118 point scale: 100 points (85%) for the student's grades for the prior school year and 18 points (15%) for the attached Addendum sheet of activities and achievements.

If my son/daughter makes First Team for his/her region, league or association, are they automatically a National First Team All-American?

No, Regional, League and/or Association recognition is separate from National recognition. You must understand that while someone makes First Team at the Region Level, he/she is competing against the whole nation at the National Level.

When will I find out if I am an All-American Scholar?

Every year the announcements are made on www.popwarner.com and newsletter each Spring. PWLS will send out a packet to each scholar containing a congratulatory letter, a Certificate of Achievement, Recognition Letter, Scholar Merchandise Info, and an invitation to the National Scholar Banquet.

Who is eligible to attend the Scholar Awards Program in May?

Every Scholar is invited to attend, whether they are First Team, Second Team or Honorable Mention. We hold this event annually to recognize your incredible achievements in the classroom.

How big of a deal is it to be named as a Pop Warner All-American Scholar?

A very big deal! If your son/daughter is recognized as a Pop Warner All-American Scholar, then he/she is amongst the top 1% of all Pop Warner participants. They are also eligible to attend our Awards Recognition Program held annually which commemorates their achievements on the field, in the classroom and in the community.