FLAGSTAFF SKI CLUB

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIP

Flagstaff Ski Club believes that no one should be restricted from participating in FSC programs for financial reasons. The mission of the scholarship fund is to introduce, promote and inspire the love of junior skiing and snowboarding and provide financial support for the further advancement of our existing junior ski and snowboard athletes. Scholarships are funded from generous donations provided by our sponsors and FSC families.

Scholarships are available from Flagstaff Ski Club offering financial assistance for full and partial program fee waivers. Applications are submitted on-line or by mail to the FSC Scholarship Program and require an athlete essay, a letter of recommendation, and complete financial information.

All scholarship recipients are responsible for a $200 volunteer deposit, to be refunded once all commitments have been fulfilled. In addition, each athlete is responsible for a $50 team equipment fee per family and a $15 individual or $25 family membership fee. If awarded a partial scholarship then the remaining program fees will be due. The athlete is also responsible for providing their own ski or snowboarding equipment, helmet, and to purchase their own ticket or season pass to access chair lift.

APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

  1. Applications must be received no later than October 10th

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

  1. One parent-signed application per child applying for financial assistance.
  2. Provide a copy of complete tax returns for the last 2 years (including all schedules), corporate tax returns for business owners, and W-2’s. In the case of separated or divorced families, each parent must provide entire financial information.
  3. Complete the athlete essay and obtain a letter of recommendation from an adult other than a family member.
  4. Complete Steps 1-4 no later than October 10th and scan to or mail to: Flagstaff Ski Club

CONFIDENTIAL

ATTN: Scholarship Committee

2 S. Beaver St. Ste. 118

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

FLAGSTAFF SKI CLUB

2015-2016

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

One application per child

Athlete Name: ______

Mailing Address: ______

City, State, Zip:______

Date of Birth: ______/______/______Male: ______Female: ______

School: ______Grade: ______Years in FSC: ______Years of family involvement:

Discipline: Alpine ______Freeride ______Snowboard ______

Please indicate specific program: ______

Parent(s)/ Guardian(s)

Names ______

Phone Parent #1: Home: ______Cell: ______

Phone Parent #2: Home: ______Cell: ______

Employer Parent #1: ______Work #: ______

Employer Parent #2: ______Work #: ______

Annual Family Income ______# of house hold family members ______

  1. How much financial assistance are you requesting from FSC for this applicant?
  2. Did the applicant receive financial assistance from FSC for the 2015-2016 season, or any year prior to that? Yes ______No ______

If yes, please state year or years ______

  1. Did you work off your required/volunteer events last year?

Yes ______No ______If no, please explain:

  1. Please list any additional conditions that affect your financial position that are pertinent to helping us determine where the greatest needs lie among the families who desire financial assistance.

Important Volunteer Information

Flagstaff ski club has volunteer requirements for every family that has an athlete participating with FSC. It is required that each family volunteer for at least four FSC event or the family will forfeit the mandatory $200 Volunteer Fee deposit.

A FSC scholarship recipient is required that the family work six FSC events plus an additional two events for each athlete receiving a scholarship. if these obligations are not met scholarship privileges will be revoked, and the $200 deposit will be forfeited to the team.

I hereby certify that all the above information is true and correct and acknowledge that failure to complete the application in its entirety and/or submitting false information may disqualify my child from financial assistance. I agree to complete my required 18 work credit hours (6 events), plus 6 additional work credit hours (2 events) per additional financially assisted athlete. Should I receive and accept financial assistance from the Flagstaff Ski Club, I agree to adhere to the policies set forth by the Scholarship Committee.

______

Parent/Guardian SignatureDate

Scholarship applications must be received by the FSC Office no later than October 10th, 2016. Late applications will not be considered.

You will be informed of the financial assistance by October 19, 2016. If you are awarded assistance, your portion will be due in full by December 1, 2016.

Please provide the following with your completed application

  1. Applicant athlete essay- to include

What are your favorite school subjects? How do you combine education and ski/ snowboarding activities? What is your GPA?

In what other sports, activities or hobbies do you participate?

What is it about skiing/ snowboarding that excites you?

What are your ski/snowboarding goals and how do you plan to achieve them?

What does sportsmanship mean to you?

How can you contribute to the Flagstaff Ski Club community?

How was your attendance in 15/16 season?

How are you going to commit to the 16/17 season?

  1. Copies of your complete 2014 and 2015 tax returns. Note: Applications will not be considered without this information.
  1. A letter of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or other non-related adult.

FLAGSTAFF SKI CLUB

2015-2016 SKI & SNOWBOARD

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Instructions for Writers of Letters of Recommendation

To the Writer of the Letter of Recommendations: Please cover one or more of the following criteria. Does this athlete or student:

Have a proficiency in sports, a range of athletic skills, and commitment to athletics.

Have realistic goals.

Have good sportsmanship: team play, cooperation, and selflessness are foremost.

In good standing with his or her school.

Have future education goals.

Is organized and responsible.

Have good character and is an asset to the community.

Have other traits that we may be interested in.

Athlete’s Name ______

Letter Writer’s Name ______

Letter Writer’s Signature ______

Relationship to athlete ______

Where may we contact you? ______

Please mail this form and your letter of recommendation no later than October 10, 2016 to:

Flagstaff Ski Club

Attn: Scholarship Committee

2 S. Beaver St. Ste. 118

Flagstaff, AZ 86001