Soccer Academy Scholarship Program
Seasonal Player Assistance Program
1. Program Purpose
The Soccer Academy Scholarship Program exists to ensure that financial hardship does not prevent a child from participating in competitive soccer. Scholarships help cover all or part of a player’s seasonal costs while promoting commitment, accountability, and community values.
2. What the Scholarship Covers
You can define tiers to stay within budget:
Covered Expenses (choose all that apply):
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Registration fees
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Uniforms (full or partial)
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League fees
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Training costs
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Tournament fees (optional)
Scholarship Levels:
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Full Scholarship – 100% of seasonal costs
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Partial Scholarship – 25%, 50%, or 75% of costs
Scholarships are awarded per season and must be reapplied for each year.
3. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
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Demonstrated financial hardship
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Participation in free/reduced lunch programs
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Family experiencing temporary hardship (job loss, medical issues, etc.)
Player Requirements:
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Must be registered with the academy
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Must commit to attending practices and games
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Maintain positive behavior and sportsmanship
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Parent/guardian must support volunteer or service expectations (if required)
4. Application Process
Step 1: Application Submission
Parents/guardians complete a scholarship application form that includes:
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Player name, age, team
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Parent/guardian contact info
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Household size
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Brief financial hardship explanation
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Scholarship amount requested (full or partial)
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Agreement to scholarship terms
Step 2: Documentation (Optional but Recommended)
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Proof of assistance (free lunch letter, SNAP, etc.)
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Recent pay stub or written explanation of hardship
Step 3: Deadline
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Applications due 3 weeks before season start
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Late applications reviewed only if funds are available
5. Review & Approval Process
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Reviewed by a Scholarship Committee (2–3 staff or board members)
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Applications scored on:
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Financial need
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Player commitment
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Available scholarship funds
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Families notified within 7–10 business days
All applications are confidential.
6. Scholarship Conditions & Expectations
To keep the scholarship active:
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Player must maintain 80–90% practice attendance
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Display good sportsmanship
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Follow team and academy policies
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Parent must communicate absences in advance
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Failure to meet expectations may result in revocation


