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Friends of the Finns: Youth Hockey Scholarship Grant

Dallas Stars Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school representative explaining why the nominee deserves the scholarship.

Other requirements

  • To be considered for the scholarship, please complete and submit the information below:Essay from player on why they love hockey and want to continue playing.
  • Parent/Guardian comments explaining how the scholarship would help their family.
  • If chosen as a scholarship recipient, the scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient's local facility to be applied toward classes and league programs, or paid directly to a specified local equipment provider to be applied toward the purchase of equipment.
  • Please know, applications must be completed in full.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: However, due to the large number of applications and our limited resources, we are not able to award a Scholarship to all applicants.
  • Not eligible: Incomplete submissions will NOT be accepted.
  • Not eligible: Employees of the Dallas Stars and their children are not eligible for application.

Overview

The Friends of the Finns: Youth Hockey Scholarship, established by the Dallas Stars Foundation, aims to support young hockey players in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. With a focus on enhancing their sports experience, this scholarship provides financial assistance to those demonstrating a passion for hockey and a desire to continue playing. Applicants must submit an essay, a letter of recommendation, and parental comments on the scholarship's impact. The foundation's commitment ensures that despite limited resources, deserving candidates receive support.

Dallas Stars Foundation Scholarships
In partnership with the Dallas Stars Foundation, the Friends of the Finns Youth Hockey Scholarship was created by Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell and Roope Hintz to provide monetary assistance and support for youth hockey players in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
The Dallas Stars Foundation is committed to aiding as many applicants as possible. However, due to the large number of applications and our limited resources, we are not able to award a Scholarship to all applicants.

Eligibility

To be considered for the scholarship, please complete and submit the information below:Essay from player on why they love hockey and want to continue playing.Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school representative explaining why the nominee deserves the scholarship.Parent/Guardian comments explaining how the scholarship would help their family.If chosen as a scholarship recipient, the scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient's local facility to be applied toward classes and league programs, or paid directly to a specified local equipment provider to be applied toward the purchase of equipment.Please know, applications must be completed in full.

Ineligibility

Incomplete submissions will NOT be accepted. Employees of the Dallas Stars and their children are not eligible for application.

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Dallas Stars Foundation Inc's IRS filings)

1 grant in Dallas Stars Foundation Inc's 2024 filings reference “Youth Hockey Scholarship Grant” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Dallas Stars Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
34
Total given
$1.07M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$8,500–$294K
  • By dollars: Texas 90%, Louisiana 3%, North Carolina 2%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; Plano, TX; Richardson, TX.
  • 3% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Pro Players Foundation · Southlake, TX

    Playground build for baylor scott & white hospital

    $294K

  • St Philip's School and Community Center · Dallas, TX

    Support of after school programming, food pantry needs, and community outreach

    $250K

  • The Leaders Institute · Arlington, TX

    Grant for 200 bikes and 200 helmets to dallas isd schools

    $50K

  • Vickey Meadow Youth Development Foundation · Dallas, TX

    Supported the weekly eagle scholars college preparation and success program meetings…

    $34K

  • Readers 2 Leaders · Dallas, TX

    Supported the r2l summer camp

    $32K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth sports

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