Antelope American Youth Soccer Organization Scholarship 2015

Description and Requirements

The vision of the American Youth Soccer Organization is to provide world-class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives. We have been accomplishing this for the children of Antelope and the surrounding communities since 1991. We promote a fun, family soccer environment based on the six AYSO philosophies: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, Player Development.

The Award

Two scholarship pools of $1,000.00 will be awarded to male and female graduating seniors based upon meeting the eligibility criteria and the essay. The number of scholarships and amounts to be determined by the committee.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

2. Must be planning to attend a college or a technical or vocational school.

3. Must have played with Antelope AYSO during his or her high school years.

Application Submission Requirements

The application must include a personal statement between 1,000-1,250 words, double-spaced. The prompt can be found at the end of the application.

The application must also include a recommendation from someone who can attest to the applicant’s embodiment of the six AYSO Philosophies.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted to your school’s College & Career Center no later than 3:00pm on Friday, February 27th, 2015.

Selection and Award Process

The committee will make the final selection by March 31st, 2015.

Awardees will receive an awards certificate at his or her high school Awards Night. Proof of full-time enrollment must be shown prior to distribution of the scholarship monies. Send proof to: Antelope AYSO—Scholarship Committee, 7909 Walerga Road, #112-156, Antelope, CA 95843.

Antelope American Youth Soccer Organization Scholarship Application Form

This application will only be used for purposes of selecting awardees and will be kept confidential.

Return to your College & Career Center no later than Friday, February 27th, 2015 @ 3:00pm

Please fill out this application neatly and completely. Type or use black ink. Do not submit a resume for this entry.

Name______Birth date______

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Mailing Address______

Phone______Email______

Names of parents/guardians______

GPA______(Transcripts are required)

List the schools or training programs to which you have applied. Put a check before the name of any to which you have been admitted. If you have decided which one to attend, please note that below.

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I have chosen to attend (if known) ______

Please circle seasons played in Antelope AYSO:U6 U8 U10 U12 U14 U16/19

Volunteer Activities______

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Extracurricular activities, clubs, hobbies, employment ______

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Personal Statement-

Please answer the following question on a separate piece of paper and attach to the application. Your answer must be between 1,000 – 1,250 words; double-spaced.

Using a minimum of three of the six AYSO philosophies, describe how your experience in

Antelope AYSO has enriched your life. Further describe how you see the impact of these philosophies on your future.

We, the undersigned, certify that all the information in this application and statement is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. We understand that this application will only be used by the scholarship committee for purposes of selecting awardees and will be kept confidential.

We agree to the publication of the applicants’ name and likeness should the applicant be selected as the recipient of the Antelope American Youth Soccer Organization Scholarship.

Student signature______Date______

Parent/Guardian signature ______Date______