Purpose -To allow every young athlete, age 16 and under, the opportunity to participate in team sports activities regardless of household financial conditions. Gova Sports is determined to lower the cost of team sports and athletic training opportunities for children whose families have demonstrated financial needs.

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Who Qualifies? - Any youth, age 16 and under, participating in a seasonal sports league or athletic training clinic.  Scholarships are need based; please note that some financial information may be requested.  Scholarships are limited to a total of $150 per year per child.

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Scholarship Requirements

•Families or guardians are encouraged to participate in program fundraisers and game days.

•Parents/guardians are encouraged to participate in volunteer activities to help offset the cost of this scholarship.

•Individuals are required to attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled practices, lessons or games. Failure to meet attendance requirements and/or overdue payments may result in the loss of scholarship for your household.

•Individuals are eligible to receive a full program fee scholarship if they can demonstrate financial need and provide documentation.  Our goal is to make team sports available to anyone in the community.  Please note that if applicable, the uniform fee, equipment, and other items are not included in the scholarship.

 

Application Process

1. Complete the initial Youth Athletic Scholarship Application Form, which must be completed by a parent/guardian. Conveniently available online. You may download a printable application here or request a paper form if you don’t have access to a computer.

2. Attach any supporting documentation (or email to info@gova.us)

3. A member from the Gova Sports executive team will contact you within 2 weeks of application receipt with the results of your application.  

4. Scholarship application approval will be based on verification of financial need and availability of scholarship funds.

 

Other Important Information​

•Scholarship amounts are based on total family size and total family income level. Families are defined as parent(s)/ guardian(s) and dependents all living at the same address.

•Scholarships will only be granted for Gova Sports registration fees for team sports or clinics.

•Completing a Youth Athletic Scholarship Application DOES NOT register a child for a program. Please complete an online registration form separately for the activities in which you are interested in having your children participate.

•Scholarships will be provided on a first-come, funding and space available basis.

 

Confidentiality – Gova Sports will use the information on the application only to decide if your child qualifies to receive a scholarship for eligible athletic activities. Confidentiality will be maintained at all times. Applicants are guaranteed that personal finances will not be discussed outside of the department management. Coaches, instructors or program leaders will not be informed of a participant’s financial or scholarship status.