Oise Nationals Soccer Club

Boise Nationals Timbers SC

6128 West Fairview Avenue, Suite 2C

Boise, ID 83704

208-342-2249 office

208-947-0067 fax

BOISE NATIONALS TIMBERS SC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Scholarship Payment Options and Procedures

1. Download a scholarship application from boisenationalstimbers.com or contact the BNT office for an application.

2. Complete the scholarship application. Attach the following required documentation:

COMPLETE scholarship form

First page of last year’s 1040 Tax Return

Last 2 month’s pay stubs (pay stubs required from both parents whether living together or separately)

Letter of need with detailed explanation of unforeseen hardships or circumstances

Proposed Volunteer Activities Form. Please complete the BNT Proposed Volunteer Activities Form indicating which team/club volunteer activities you plan to participate in the 2017-2018 season. By May 1, you must submit the BNT Volunteer Hours Summary Form documenting your club team/club volunteer activities and hours during the 2017-2018 season (10 hours are required).

3. Fax, scan or send via postal mail your completed scholarship application and documentation to

208-947-0067, , or mail it to:

Boise Nationals Timbers SC Club

6128 West Fairview Avenue

Suite 2C

Boise, ID 83704

4. Your application will not be considered by the Scholarship Committee without the supporting documentation. Incomplete scholarship applications may lead to delays or failure to qualify for a scholarship.

5. Scholarships are awarded prior to each season. The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is August 1. Late scholarship applications will qualify for fewer remaining scholarship dollars.

6. The majority of the scholarship awards are partial scholarships which means you will have a balance to pay in your club account. You will automatically be enrolled in a payment plan if you have a balance after a scholarship award. The length of payment plans varies but most will allow you to make 3 to 8 payments depending upon when you are approved for a scholarship award. You must adhere to the payment plan deadlines or your player’s card will be pulled until payments are current.

7. Knowingly applying for scholarship funds when a financial hardship does not exist may result in your player losing NCAA amateur status if he/she decides to play collegiate soccer, making your player ineligible for collegiate soccer.

BOISE NATIONALS TIMBERS SC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

BNT is a non-profit organization; however, in order to offer a strong and professional program that is comprised of several services, a budget sizable enough to meet program needs is required. Yet, BNT is also committed to supporting an athlete who has the ability to play competitive soccer regardless of his/her family’s financial situation. Not all families are financially capable of paying the club assessment. To meet the needs of those families with extenuating financial circumstances, BNT offers a needs-based scholarship program.

The scholarship program combined with fundraising opportunities enables financially challenged families to defray some of their soccer costs. This program is a partnership among the member, team and club in which each partner has a role, responsibility and is accountable.

THE BNT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WORKS AS FOLLOWS:

· A scholarship is available to qualified players to defray some of his/her club assessment.

· Scholarship recipients are required to complete 10 volunteer hours during the course of the year. Your volunteer commitment can be at the team and/or club level. You will be required to submit a BNT Volunteer Hours Form documenting your hours. You will also complete a BNT Volunteer Form listing the team/club volunteer activities you plan to participate in for the coming season.

· Uniform and attire costs remain the responsibility of the family.

· Team costs, such as tournaments, showcases, team bonding activities, etc. are funded through the family’s participation in club and team fundraisers and making regular payments to the player’s account.

The initial step begins with the family completing a Scholarship Application and returning it to the BNT Office by the deadline. The BNT Scholarship Committee receives and evaluates all the completed applications, and allocates sums based on a limited scholarship budget.

To be eligible to apply for and receive a needs-based scholarship, a player and family must:

· Be selected as a BNT player and submit the application before the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted unless waived by the BOD scholarship chairperson.

· Provide and discuss personal financial documents.

· Aggressively participate in club and team functions and fundraisers (a minimum of 10 hours required).

· Agree to a formal payment plan. (Failure to follow through w/payment plan will result in the player card being pulled)

The BNT Scholarship Committee will evaluate each scholarship to ensure that the recipient is meeting all requirements and responsibilities as well as honoring the spirit of the program. The BNT Scholarship Committee treats Scholarship Applications with strict confidentiality.

Upon approval of the scholarship by the committee, the Club Treasurer will reduce the applicable team’s overall club assessment by any scholarships granted to members of that particular team. If a scholarship request is denied, then the BNT Scholarship Committee will send a letter to the family that outlines the reasons for denying the request. A copy of the letter will be kept in the BNT Scholarship Committee files for future reference. You can access the BNT Scholarship Application online at boisenationals.com

BOISE NATIONALS TIMBERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Player's Name: ______BNT Birth Year/Team:______

Coach:______Phone:______

Manager:______Phone:______

Parent/Guardian Name Employer Work Phone Monthly Income

1. ______$______

2. ______$______

Cell Phone P1:______Cell Phone P2:______

Email P1:______Email P2:______

Number of Persons in Family ______Monthly Household Income $______

Required Documentation

COMPLETED scholarship form

First page of last year’s 1040 Tax Return

Last 2 month’s pay stubs (pay stubs required from both parents whether living together or separately)

Letter of need with explanation of any unforeseen hardships or circumstances

All scholarship recipients are required to fulfill a minimum of 10 volunteer hours at the team and/or club level. Throughout the year, you will be asked to participate in such team or club related activities such as Sun Cup, the BNT Auction, BNT Golf Scramble, BNT Big Brother/Big Sisters, Team Manager, Team Treasurer etc. as well as document your volunteer hours.

I certify that the information on this application is accurate and complete. I also agree that if my player receives a scholarship that we will adhere to the rules of the BNT scholarship program and will fulfill 10 volunteer hours at the team and/or club level.

Signed:______Date: ______

Return completed applications to the team registration meeting or mail to BNT Scholarship Committee, BNT 6128 West Fairview Avenue, Suite 2C, Boise, ID 83704, or scan and email to . Submit separate applications for each player. Applications must be submitted by August 1.

BOISE NATIONALS TIMBERS PROPOSED VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES FORM

(Submitted with Scholarship Application)

Player's Name: ______BNT Birth Year/Team: ______

Parent/Guardian Name:______Phone:______

Listed below are suggestions of Club and Team Events, Fundraisers, and Roles that can be used to fulfill your volunteer hours. Please record your proposed volunteer activities below for the year.

Club Events

· Competitive Camp--July

· Skills Camp--June

· Spring Break Camp--March

· Sun Cup--August

· BNT Golf Scramble--September

· BNT Auction--April

· State Cup Banquet--May

· Club Tryouts--June

Team Roles/Fundraisers

· Fundraisers such as Impact Directory Delivery; BSU Aramark Concessions

· Team positions: Manager, Treasurer, Travel Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Nets and Flags Coordinator

Proposed Volunteer Activities

BOISE NATIONALS TIMBERS VOLUNTEER HOURS SUMMARY FORM

(To be submitted by May 1)