Our All-American Scholar Weekend returns for the first time since 2019. This is a weekend to celebrate the accomplishments of our most accomplished scholar-athletes. Nationally, we select First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention All-Americans, as well as award scholarships for higher education to the most deserving students in grades 8 and above. Also, we’ll induct our inaugural class of the Pop Warner Hall of Fame and recognize others that have contributed and served as exemplary ambassadors for Pop Warner.
The All-American Scholar Banquet
We cordially invite you to join us for a special evening in celebration of our 2025-2026 All-American Scholars, our Scholarship Recipients, and Special Honorees.
All All-American Scholars (Senior, 1st Team, 2nd Team & Honorable Mention) are eligible to attend the All-American Scholar Banquet.
This program includes scholarship presentations to our Senior All-American Scholars, youth presenters, presentations of the NFL Team of the Year Award and other adult sports awards, and a VIP speaker. Autograph sessions may follow the event.
- Location: Schaumburg Convention Center
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Time: 6:30–9:30pm
- Attire: Business/Cocktail Attire
- Cost: $89 per adult and $45 per child (our 70 Senior Scholars are invited to attend at no cost as special guests of Pop Warner)
Our Scholar Tributes
We pay special tribute to all of our All-American Scholars during two informal but fun ceremonies, which are also held at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
- Friday, March 20 from 7:00–9:00pm (7th graders and above)
- Saturday, March 21 from 9:00–11:00am (5th and 6th graders)
- Cost: $10 each session for adults. Scholars attend at no charge.
Special Tribute Speakers will talk to the scholars about their own experiences and then scholars will be called individually on stage to be presented with a Certificate of Achievement and then have their photographs taken. Autograph sessions may follow.
Registration for All-American Scholar Weekend is now open.
Hotel Information
We have secured a special Pop Warner rate at our host hotel, the Renaissance Schaumburg, which is connected to the convention center. Reservations can be made online using this special passkey: https://book.passkey.com/go/PopWarnerNational2026. All Reservations must be received on or before 5:00pm CT on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
We also have a range of other hotel partners that can fit any budget. To secure rooms at any of these hotels, please use our special TEAM INN booking link.