Planet Fitness Judgement Free Generation® Scholarship 2026

Planet Fitness is offering $5,000 scholarships to fifty deserving Boys & Girls Club teens who model the Judgement Free™, pro-kindness values for which Planet Fitness and Boys & Girls Clubs of America collectively stand. While many scholarships take into consideration only academics and/or athletics, this scholarship – part of Planet Fitness’ Judgement Free Generation® philanthropic initiative – celebrates and awards students who are creating kinder communities and contributing to a more accepting, welcoming and Judgement Free™ future.

Up to fifty (50) awards of $5,000 will be awarded. Awards are to be used for tuition-related expenses for undergraduate study.

Awards are one-time only and not renewable.

Applicants must:

• Be a high school senior

• Be an active member of a Boys & Girls Club organization

• Model the Judgement Free™, pro-kindness values through their words and actions

• Enroll in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college, vocational or technical school within one year of high school graduation

• Have the recommendation of a Club staff member due by April 3rd, 2026

Applicants must also complete the following requirements:

• Two short essays

• A short video

• A completed recommendation of a Club staff member

Recipients will be selected based on a scored rubric that takes the following criteria into consideration:

1. Three written statements

   • 250-500 word essays on the following topics:

     • Essay One: What does being Judgement Free™ mean to you, and why do you think this mindset is important? In what ways do you actively promote acceptance, kindness, and belonging on a daily basis?

     • Essay Two: How do you believe that a Judgement Free™ environment can help create kinder, stronger communities and improve overall wellbeing? How will you personally contribute to creating Judgement Free™ future in the next chapter of your life?

2. A short video telling why the applicant is committed to spreading kindness.

   • Video content requirements

     • Prompts: Please respond to the following prompt, repeating the pre-written words and filling in your own answers. “I am committed to creating kinder communities by…[share actions]. This is important because…[share reasons for importance]“

     • Closing Statement: At the end of your video, please say the following phrase: “I am a proud member of the Judgement Free Generation®!”

     • Length: 45 seconds to 2 minutes

     • Format: .MOV, .MPEG4 or .MP4

3. Demonstrated leadership and participation in club, school and community activities and work experience

4. A recommendation from a Boys & Girls Club staff member with comments about the applicant’s demonstration of Judgement Free™ values