The motorsports world just dropped a game-changing opportunity — and if you’re a rising racing talent dreaming of competing on America’s biggest endurance stages, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. IMSA has officially opened applications for the 2027–28 IMSA Diverse Driver Development (3D) Scholarship, a powerful initiative that’s not just about funding — it’s about fast-tracking the next generation of elite racing drivers.
With up to $300,000 in benefits and a guaranteed shot at competing in one of four IMSA-sanctioned series, this scholarship isn’t a boost — it’s a full-throttle launchpad. From Daytona Beach to championship podiums, IMSA is once again opening doors for talented drivers from diverse backgrounds who are ready to prove they belong on the world-class racing grid.
What This Scholarship Brings to the Track — and to Your Career
The IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship is built for drivers who don’t just want to race — they want to race at the highest level. Winners gain access to elite competition platforms, premium season support, and career-defining exposure in the IMSA ecosystem.
With previous recipients already collecting podiums and wins in the Michelin Pilot Challenge, this program has quickly become one of the most impactful diversity-driven motorsport scholarships in North America.
IMSA Scholarship Benefits
Winning the IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship means more than financial help — it means stepping into a professionally supported racing career with real championship pathways. The 2027–28 recipient will receive a benefit package of up to $300,000, designed to eliminate financial barriers and accelerate competitive success.
The scholarship package includes:
- Full-season prepaid entry fees for your first year in an IMSA-sanctioned series
- 50% coverage of entry fees for your second season
- The opportunity to compete in one of four IMSA series:
- IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
- IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
- IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge
- Mustang Challenge
- Professional development modules covering:
- Marketing and sponsorship strategy
- Personal branding and media training
- Business development and team engagement
- Nutrition and performance management
- Career positioning inside the IMSA paddock with access to teams, manufacturers, and partners
This isn’t just a scholarship — it’s a career accelerator for serious racers.
Who Can Apply?
If you’re chasing your breakthrough in professional motorsports and believe racing should be driven by talent, not background, this scholarship was built for you.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, or share how they have overcome obstacles on their journey
- Show a strong desire to compete in IMSA events
- Have proven racing results or clear on-track potential in junior or feeder categories
- Present a compelling plan to run a full season in one IMSA-sanctioned series
- Display strong marketing and communication ability, including social media presence
- Be able to represent sponsors, teams, and manufacturers professionally.
In short: IMSA is looking for talent with purpose and potential with a plan.
The application window for the 2027–28 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship is officially open, and the final date to submit your application is February 6, 2026.