Joe Sutton Scholarships (BHAAA Assist)

Mission: Supporting fellow athletic alumni in need through financial assistance.

Background: The inaugural program under BHAAA Assist, named after Joe Sutton, who in 1974 began coaching youth sports in Beverly Hills and believed in the power of sports to shape lives. His legacy continues through this scholarship fund.

Geographic Scope

• Primary: Beverly Hills High School alumni and those involved in the athletic program
• Location: Beverly Hills, CA

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicant must be an alumnus/alumna of Beverly Hills High School
2. Applicant must have been a participant in the High School's athletic program at any level
   • Eligible participants include: Former players, cheerleaders, team managers, and coaches
3. Applicant must demonstrate immediate financial need that cannot be met by applicant's available resources

Award Determination

• Priority basis: Need-based (determined at Scholarship Committee's sole discretion)
• Consideration factors: Available funding levels and demonstrated need
• Non-discriminatory: Decisions never made on grounds of age, race, or gender
• Funding source: Donations and grants

Application Review Process

• Timeline: Committee endeavors to complete review and notify applicants within 30 days
• Notifications: Applicants will be notified upon receipt; informed if application is incomplete, ineligible, or low priority
• Unsuccessful applicants: May re-apply after 30 days
• Successful applicants: May re-apply after 1 year
• Final decisions: All decisions by BHAAA Scholarship Committee are final

Important Terms & Conditions

• Fund usage: Failure to use scholarship funds for purposes described in application will result in future ineligibility for all BHAAA Assist funds and may result in BHAAA Assist seeking return of distributed funds

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Organization Contact: julie@bhaaa.org

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID#26-2261695

How to Apply

Application Materials:

• Complete the BHAAA Assist Scholarship Application (PDF) - available for download

Submission Methods:

1. Mail: Send completed application to:
   • Beverly Hills Athletic Alumni Association
   • BHAAA Assist Scholarship Fund Program
   • 269 S. Beverly Dr., #694
   • Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Required Information:

• All application materials must include documentation of financial need
• Verification of Beverly Hills High School athletic program participation

Application Status:

• You will be notified upon receipt of your application
• You will be informed if your application is not complete, is ineligible, or is of low priority
• Unsuccessful applicants will receive no further correspondence

Processing Timeline:

• Committee endeavors to complete review and notify applicants within 30 days