WYOMING YOUTH SOCCER
SCHOLARSHIP FUND GUIDELINES

OFFICIAL NAME
The official name of this scholarship program shall be the Wyoming Youth Soccer (WYS) Scholarship Fund.

ADMINISTRATION
This scholarship program will be under the direct supervision of the WYS board of directors. A committee composed of board members and association delegates will be directly responsible for administration of the scholarship program.

• Each year association members will determine the total dollar amount of the scholarship fund. WYS expects to fund the scholarship program annually, in the amount of $3000.00.
• Between three (3) and six (6) annual scholarships will be awarded.
• Scholarship amounts will range from a minimum of $500.00 per recipient to a maximum of $1,000.00 per recipient. 
• The maximum amount one individual may receive over a four (4) year period will be limited to $4,000.00.
• Any unused amount of the scholarship fund will remain in the fund and used for future awards.

 QUALIFICATIONS

1. Applicant must be in their senior year in high school in Wyoming or, are already attending college and playing soccer at the college level.
2. Applicant must have played soccer at the local association level in Wyoming. Local association is defined as an association in good standing with the Wyoming Youth Soccer. The applicant should have played soccer during their elementary and secondary years. It is not a requirement that the applicant play high school soccer.
3. It is not a requirement that applicants in high school play soccer at the college level.
4. To receive a scholarship for a second, third or fourth year continuing college students are required to play soccer at a college level.
5. Previous scholarship recipients must apply each year.
6. Applicant must be enrolled or applying for enrollment at a junior college or (4) four-year college/university.
7. Applicant must have a 2.0 or above grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale.
8. Applicant is required to complete the WYS Scholarship Application and return the completed application with required supplementary forms by the application deadline.
9. Application must be typed or hand-printed. Submit a total of 5 complete application packets, which include the application and all supplemental materials. Photocopies can be used. 
10. Application deadline is the last Friday in April. See application for the specific deadline date. Successful applicants will be notified by July 1.
11. No sooner than September 1 and upon proof of college enrollment (such as a student ID number or a letter from the college), scholarship funds will be mailed directly to the financial aid office of the recipient's college/university.

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Applicant's level of involvement in youth soccer, either as a player, referee and/or coach.
2. Applicant's level of involvement in extra curricular activities, both in school and in their community.
3. Demonstrated financial need.
4. Letters of recommendation.
5. Scholastic ability.
   No applicant will be disqualified because of sex, race, color, creed or religious beliefs.

Prospective applicants can obtain a scholarship application by:

1. Contacting their senior high school guidance counselor.

2. Requesting an application by email from WYS: wssa@wyomingsoccer.com

3. Requesting an application by mail using the address below.

4. Downloading an application: GET APPLICATION NOW

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
WYOMING YOUTH SOCCER
P.O. Box 1068 Laramie, WY 82073-1068
 (307) 742-2306  Fax (307) 742-2705 E-Mail: wssa@wyomingsoccer.com