Sam Oliver and Marwan Ghabour Scholarships

Sam Oliver and Marwan Ghabour Scholarships

Funder: Arlington Soccer Club (ASC)

Geographic Scope: Arlington, MA - for graduating seniors from Arlington high schools

Overview: The Arlington Soccer Club annually awards financial scholarships to graduating seniors from Arlington high schools with a history of participation in ASC programs and demonstrated community service. Funds are provided by the ASC soccer community via online donations made on the ASC registration website.

Sam Oliver Memorial Scholarships

Sam Oliver coached three generations of girls' soccer for the ASC and was a mentor to ASC coaches. His work as a supporter of the Arlington High School (AHS) Girls' Varsity Soccer program was significant in strengthening girls' soccer in Arlington at every level. The ASC established the Sam Oliver Memorial Scholarships as a tribute to his memory after Sam passed away in 2007.

Marwan Ghabour, Chief Warrant Officer 2, Memorial Scholarship

Marwan Ghabour played for the ASC as a young boy through his senior year in high school and was a past recipient of the Sam Oliver Scholarship. He served as a referee for the ASC from Grade 7 and continued refereeing for several years after graduating from AHS in 2010. Marwan played varsity soccer as a goalkeeper for AHS and served as a volunteer goalkeeping coach for the AHS Boys' Varsity Soccer team after graduation. While serving in the US Army on a peacekeeping mission in Egypt in 2020, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Ghabour tragically passed at the age of 27 in a helicopter crash. In 2023, the ASC established the Marwan Ghabour Scholarship for a graduating high school senior with service as an ASC referee and a demonstrated commitment to community volunteering.

Eligibility Criteria

For Sam Oliver Scholarships:

Graduating senior who has played, coached, refereed, been an ASC TOPSoccer buddy, or managed a team for the ASC for at least five years, including three years during high school

Above-average grades

Plans to attend a two- to four-year college or university

Preference given to those with demonstrated commitment to civic volunteering

For Marwan Ghabour Scholarship:

Graduating senior who has refereed for the ASC for at least five years, including during high school

Demonstrated commitment to community volunteering

Above-average grades

Plans to attend a two- to four-year college or university

Award Details

• Type: One-time-only scholarship awards
• Minimum Amount: $1,250 per awardee
• Number of Recipients: Varies year to year
• Award Presentation: Check presented to recipients at AHS Awards Night

Contact

For questions, contact the Arlington Soccer Club via their website contact form.