Applications are now open for the 2027-28 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship, the Daytona Beach, Florida-based sanctioning body said.

Up to $300,000 in benefits is available to the scholarship recipient, thanks to IMSA and several corporate partners. As in 2026-27, the recipient will be able to select one of four IMSA-sanctioned series in which they can compete.

The IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship promotes and empowers drivers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to participate in an IMSA series, the sanctioning body says.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and/or describe how they have overcome obstacles to reach goals. They must possess a strong desire to compete in IMSA, have outstanding previous race results and/or proven on-track potential in junior racing categories, plus the ability to create a compelling strategy to compete in a full season in one of four IMSA-sanctioned series: the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge or Mustang Challenge.

The scholarship provides a full-season premium prepaid entry fee for the first year to drive in one of the four series and 50% of the prepaid entry fee for the second season. It also includes tools to bring deserving drivers into IMSA and position them for holistic success both on and off the racetrack.

The application window for the 2027-28 scholarship is open now through February 6. The application process includes a summary of the driver's on-track history and accomplishments, their marketing abilities through social media and existing partners/sponsors and a video that provides insight into their interviewing skills.

After a thorough review of all applications, finalists will be notified later that month and will then begin IMSA-developed modules. Previous topics included marketing, business development, personal branding, media training, nutrition and how to approach teams and represent an automotive manufacturer. The final step for finalists is submission by August 14 of a business plan and securing a full-season ride with a team in one of the four participating IMSA-sanctioned series for the following season.

Finalists should be revealed in March, with the 2027-28 recipient set to be announced in the fall.

The scholarship includes financial assistance from IMSA and is supported by a growing number of corporate partners: Michelin, VP Racing Fuels, OMP, Bell, RAFA Racing Club and Lumen Digital Agency.

For more information, visit imsa.com/3dscholarship.