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The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) proudly introduces the Future Legends Scholarship Program, a new initiative created to recognize, encourage, and invest in the people who will shape the future of off-road motorsports.

For decades, the off-road community has been built by innovators, racers, fabricators, storytellers, volunteers, and advocates who dedicated their lives to growing the sport and protecting its future. The Future Legends Scholarship Program continues that legacy by providing financial support to emerging talent whose passion, creativity, and commitment will inspire the next generation of enthusiasts.

five scholarships totaling $25,000

During its inaugural year, ORMHOF will award five scholarships totaling $25,000, recognizing and promoting excellence in media, advocacy, and technical education.

CATEGORIES & ELIGIBILITY

ADVOCACY - $5,000 x2

Advocacy Scholarships (2 Awards – $5,000 Each) Recognizes individuals and organizations working to protect public land access, promote responsible recreation, educate new enthusiasts, and strengthen the future of the off-road community.

Eligibility

Applicants for the Media and Fab School scholarships must be between the ages of 18 and 35. Advocacy scholarships are open to individuals within that age range as well as nonprofit organizations and community groups whose work supports the off-road community.

·Alignment with the ORMHOF Mission: Supports preservation, responsible use, and positive image of off-road motorsports

·Impact Potential: Ability to influence land-use decisions or grow awareness of off-road access issues

·Initiative & Leadership: Demonstrates effort in organizing or leading advocacy activities

·Engagement Strategy: A plan to involve the community, especially younger participants

·Execution Plan: Clear objectives, timeline, and measurable outcomes

MEDIA - $5,000 x2

Media Scholarships (2 Awards – $5,000 Each) Designed for aspiring photographers, filmmakers, journalists, content creators, and digital storytellers, these scholarships recognize individuals who use creative media to capture the excitement, history, and culture of off-road motorsports. Scholarship recipients will also have the opportunity to document an official ORMHOF event, with travel and event expenses provided separately by ORMHOF.

Eligibility

Applicants for the Media and Fab School scholarships must be between the ages of 18 and 35. Advocacy scholarships are open to individuals within that age range as well as nonprofit organizations and community groups whose work supports the off-road community.

Photography, videography, film, streaming or television broadcast, radio or podcast broadcast, journalism

·Alignment with the ORMHOF Mission: Showcases the sport’s heritage, community, and future in a positive way

·Storytelling Vision: Ability to capture authentic, compelling off-road stories from live events

·Audience Engagement: Demonstrates the ability to reach and grow a digital audience and ability to engage the market (social, video, etc.)

·Execution Plan: Demonstrates the ability to cover events, with a content plan and distribution/publishing strategy 

·Consistency & Output: commitment to delivery of content 

FAB SCHOOL - $5,000

Fab School Scholarship (1 Award – $5,000) Provides financial assistance toward professional fabrication training, helping develop the next generation of builders, welders, mechanics, engineers, and innovators.

Eligibility

The Fab School Scholarship and application is in collaboration with The Fab School. Please contact the financial aid department at The Fab School and fill out the ORMHOF Future Legends application. Scholarship funds are paid directly to The Fab School for students’ accounts and not redeemable as cash. 

Eligibility

  • Current enrolled students at The Fab School and those who are planning to attend.
  • Demonstrates the core value of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame
  • Ages 18-35

FABSCHOOL

APPLICATION PERIOD currently closed

Applications were accepted August 1 - September 25th, 2026 and are now in the review and selection period. Scholarship recipients will be notified the week of October 1st and recognized during the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Gala in November 2026.

honoring the past. empowering the future.

The Future Legends Scholarship Program is made possible through the generous support of ORMHOF partners and donors who believe in preserving the future of off-road motorsports.