Salina Soccer Club Scholarship Program

Salina Soccer Club Scholarship Program

(Approved by the Board of Directors, September 13, 2004)


Program Description

The mission of the Salina Soccer Club is to provide opportunities for high school and younger youth of the Saline County area to participate in organized, competitive soccer. The SSC is also committed to working to provide quality soccer opportunities to all the youth of Salina, regardless of race, gender, creed, or income.


In an effort to achieve our mission, and as a result of parent/coach input during the 2003 Annual Meeting, the SSC is pleased to announce the development of the Salina Soccer Club Scholarship Program and Fund. The goal is to assist young soccer players who might otherwise be denied an opportunity to grow and develop in the sport of soccer due to a lack of financial resources.


Policies and Procedures

  1. Funds donated to the SSC Scholarship Fund will be used only to cover scholarship fees for club members. Money from the Scholarship Fund may not be used for any other purpose.

  2. Scholarship funds may be used to offset a player's costs associated with carding, club and league fees, coaching fees, as well as tournament and uniform costs. Scholarships will be granted in the following increments, based on several factors including the availability of scholarship funds, the level of need displayed, and the completeness of the player's Application for Scholarship. No assistance can be provided at this time for other expenses, such as equipment (other than uniforms) and travel costs. These costs will remain the player's/team's responsibility.
    1/4 Scholarship $50
    1/2 Scholarship $100
    3/4 Scholarship $150
    Full Scholarship $200

  3. A “Scholarship Committee,” consisting of a minimum of two members of the Board of Directors, shall be designated and maintained.

  4. Prospective players whose parent/guardian completes a written Application for Scholarship at the time of team/player placement evaluations will have their registration fees temporarily “waived.” Once the player is placed on a team, the coach/manager will be asked to speak with the parent about the level of financial assistance needed. The coach/manager will then complete the Application and return it to the SSC Scholarship Committee to begin the formal consideration process.

  5. The awarding of scholarships by the SSC will be based upon:

    1. the availability of funds

    2. receipt of a written application by the SSC Scholarship Fund Committee

    3. application review and selection by the Scholarship Fund Committee

    4. approval by the Board of Directors of the SSC

  6. Decisions regarding all Applications for Scholarships will be communicated by a member of the Scholarship Committee to the coach/manager of the player’s team. The coach/manager will be responsible for communicating the decision to grant or deny the scholarship request, and the amount of the scholarship approved, to the player’s parent/guardian.

  7. If an Application for Scholarship is approved, the SSC Treasurer will submit a check in the amount of the scholarship to the player’s coach/manager. The coach/manager will then be responsible for paying the covered fees for the player.

  8. Scholarship application materials will be available to the SSC Board of Directors and the player’s coach/manager only. Application information will otherwise remain strictly confidential.

Application for Scholarship (Financial Aid)

  1. Applications may be submitted at the time of team/player placement evaluations, or at any time throughout the season.

  2. Applications are available on the SSC website (salinasoccerclub.com). One can also be requested by contacting the SSC by phone at (785) 823-8108 or by mail at Salina Soccer Club, PO Box 535, Salina, KS 67402-0535.

  3. Applications should be submitted in writing to:

Salina Soccer Club

Attn: Scholarship Committee

PO Box 535

Salina, KS 67402-0535

  1. Scholarship application materials will be available to the SSC Board of Directors and the player’s coach/manager only. Application information will otherwise remain strictly confidential.


Contributions to the SSC Scholarship Fund

The Salina Soccer Club would like to ensure the continuation and financial success of the Scholarship Program and Fund for years to come. Contributions are always being sought and are deeply appreciated. If you would like to assist the SSC with its goal of helping children who might not otherwise be able to afford to play organized, competitive soccer, please send donations to:


Salina Soccer Club Scholarship Fund

Attn: Treasurer

PO Box 535

Salina, KS 67402-535


If you wish for your donation to be used solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children in need of financial assistance, please be sure to make checks payable to SSC Scholarship Fund, or write “Scholarship Fund” in the memo section of your check. The Salina Soccer Club, and Salina’s less fortunate youth, appreciates your financial support.

All donations to the Salina Soccer Club, including donations to the Scholarship Fund are tax-deductible.