Annual Scholarship Program

The centerpiece of the Greenwich Old Timers Youth Sports Alliance's mission is to support youth sports and provide its annual Scholarship Program.

Geographic Scope: Greenwich, Connecticut area

Focus Areas:

• Needs-based scholarships for deserving student athletes
• Support for youth sports
• Education funding for graduating high school seniors

Key Details:

• Program initiated in 1966 with first award of $500 to Garland Allen
• Over $1 million awarded since inception through 2024
• Awards have grown from one-year $500 grants to four-year renewable grants of $4,000 each
• Awards graduating high school seniors to further their education

Scholarship Types:

• Four-Year Renewable Grants: $4,000 each year
• One-Year Awards: Varying amounts including specialized scholarships:
  • Michael Sandlock Baseball Scholarship (one-year)
  • Joseph Piro Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament Scholarships (one-year)
  • Erf Porter Award (four-year community services scholarship)
  • Scott Harrington Memorial Award (four-year)
  • Hoyt Memorial Scholarship
  • Andy Anderson Award
  • David Theis Memorial Award
  • Cameron Fennell Memorial Baseball Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school seniors
• Needs-based qualification
• Student athletes with athletic background and/or community service history
• Preference for Greenwich high school students

Mailing Address: Greenwich Old Timers Youth Sports Alliance, PO Box 558, Greenwich, CT 06836

Application Process

Application details are not fully specified on the website. Contact the organization directly at info@greenwicholdtimers.org or by mail at:

Greenwich Old Timers Youth Sports Alliance
PO Box 558
Greenwich, CT 06836

For information about the Honoree Application Form, applicants should note:

• Applicant need not be a member of the Greenwich Old Timers
• The sponsor must be a member in good standing
• All applications will be kept on file for review each year