Revised Scholarship Policy (Career and Youth)
This new policy is being implemented to make the scholarship granting process more streamlined and efficient. Please read this policy carefully. Failure to understand this policy will impact your chances of receiving a scholarship.
- All scholarship applications must be submitted on the appropriate online form provided at our web site. No applications will be accepted by any other means.
- All scholarship application questions must be answered completely unless you indicate questions that don’t apply by entering “Does not apply” and the reason it does not apply. Applications with blank questions will not be considered. All applications for Career Scholarships must include an adequate answer to the pay-it-forward plan question. This question does not apply to Youth Scholarships.
- All applications must be submitted by the person requesting a scholarships, and may not be submitted by a third party.
- Any changes in courses or other uses of your scholarship as outlined your application must be approved in advance by us.
- Applications must be received on or before the published deadline to be considered.
- All scholarships must be for events starting or purchases made within one year of the date the scholarship is granted. Scholarships shall not be extended beyond one year for any reason including but not limited to a public health emergency. In the event that a scholarship is not used during the one-year period, it will be cancelled, and the applicant will need to reapply.
- All scholarship recipients must sign and return our standard acceptance letter sent to them before any scholarship funds are distributed.
- Scholarship proceeds will be paid directly to the, course, event or equipment provider, and will not be sent directly to the scholarship recipient.
- Invoices for services covered by a scholarship will be requested by us and received from each provider before checks are issued. Individual checks will be issued for each course, event, or equipment purchase at the time the invoice is received by us.
- Invoices must be received, and checks sent before the starting date of the event or the date of any equipment purchase. Scholarships will not be paid if payment is requested by the scholarship recipient during an event or after an event is completed. Payment must be submitted to the provider before the course or event starts.
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us.
