Whatcom County Youth Soccer Association Academic Scholarship

Whatcom County Youth Soccer Association Academic Scholarship

Overview: A $1,500 annual scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors who have participated in WCYSA. The scholarship is split equally between one male and one female recipient, with each receiving $750.

Eligibility

• Participants: Soccer players who have participated in WCYSA
• Academic Focus: Limited to academics; applicants must be accepted to a community college, four-year university, or technical school
• GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0 grade point average
• Grade Level: Graduating high school seniors

Award Details

• Amount: $750 per recipient (one male, one female)
• Disbursement: Check written directly to the recipient's school

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide:
• Number of years involved in soccer
• Level of play (recreational, select, ODP teams, high school, etc.)
• Positions played
• Special soccer awards received
• Refereeing experience (if applicable)
• Coaching experience (if applicable)
• Extracurricular activities and community service outside of soccer
• Academic plans following high school graduation
• Minimum one personal recommendation from:
1. A member of the soccer community, OR 2. A member of the academic community, OR 3. A character reference from outside academic and soccer community - Note: References from parents or family will NOT be considered
• Letter from school counselor confirming satisfaction of graduation requirements
• Official transcript at time of application and proof of graduation

Process

• Application Period: March through early May (specific date varies by year)
• Selection Committee: WCYSA Board of Directors
• Notification: Recipients determined and voted on at May WCYSA Board Meeting
• Notification Method: Distributed through WCYSA teams (U18/U19), WCYSA Clubs, and WCYSA Newsletter

Geographic Scope

• Whatcom County, Washington

Contact

• Check WCYSA website for current year scholarship packet and contact information