PLAY it Forward Youth Sports Scholarships

A scholarship initiative providing registration fee scholarships to allow access to youth sports for participants who may otherwise be unable to afford participation.

Mission Statement

"Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair." -Nelson Mandela

Yorkville seeks to create hope by providing more opportunities for children to play. Through the PLAY it Forward initiative, the Yorkville community has made it possible to provide scholarships.

Goal

To ensure that as many young people as possible are active and engaged in positive activities through youth sports programs.

Eligibility

• Open to youth seeking participation in Yorkville Youth Athletic Association sports programs
• Financial need-based
• Yorkville does not discriminate based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex

What is Funded

• Registration fee scholarships for youth sports program participation
• Covers access to Yorkville sports programs including: Baseball, Basketball, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Running Club, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Hockey

What is NOT Funded

• Submission of a scholarship application does not guarantee a scholarship

Important Notes

• Receiving a scholarship does not register the child for the activity
• Once approved for a scholarship, the parent/guardian must still register online for the Yorkville sport for which the scholarship was awarded
• Awardees will be notified within a week before the start of a season

Contact Information

• Email: scholarships@yyaa.org
• Phone: (212) 360-0022
• Website: yyaa.org

Application Timeline

• Scholarship applications must be submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to the beginning of a season
• Yorkville will consider all completed applications received by the application deadline

How to Apply

1. Complete the Scholarship Form - Download and complete the official Yorkville PLAY it Forward Scholarship Form
2. Submit the Application - Send the completed form to scholarships@yyaa.org
3. Timeline Requirements
   • Applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of a season
   • Awardees will be notified within a week before the start of a season
4. After Approval
   • Once approved for a scholarship, you must still register online for the specific Yorkville sport
   • Receiving a scholarship does not automatically register the child

Required Materials

• Completed Yorkville PLAY it Forward Scholarship Form

Submission Format

• Email submission to scholarships@yyaa.org

Notes

• Submission of a scholarship application does not guarantee a scholarship
• All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered