SSWSC Scholarship Opportunities

 

SSWSC Program Fee Scholarship

 A. Two scholarship application periods are available:

1.                   Applications due by August 15^thfor an August  30^th award

2.                   Applications due by December 1 for a December 15^th award.

B. Completed scholarship application, a copy of the previous years’ Federal 1040 Tax Return from both parents and a personal financial statement form must be returned to the office of the SSWSC on or before the designated dates.

C. 1/3 of all program fees and SSWSC Work Deposit must be paid in full before a scholarship application will be considered.

D. Confidentiality of submitted information is guaranteed.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM FEE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS

• Any junior participant in any program, may apply for a scholarship from the SSWSC. Masters athletes are not eligible for SSWSC scholarships.
• Must demonstrate financial need and desire to participate.
• If granted a scholarship, applicant must work off 100% of work deposit in current year.
• Must receive positive recommendation from previous year's coaches, or, if new, from a reliable source.
• Must be willing to conduct one's self in an exemplary manner consistent with the ideals, rules and standards of the SSWSC.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND THEIR DISTRIBUTION

• If awarded a scholarship, the money is applied to the participant's SSWSC account.

• A portion of scholarship funds may be retained for later disbursement to aid in travel expenses.

• Academic and athletic merit, in addition to the above, shall be a consideration by the committee .

Bob Finlay Memorial Scholarship

Bob Finlay had a passion for anything that involved snow. He learned to ski in the east, attended college there and joined the 10^th Mountain Division. He grew to love Colorado at Camp Hale and went on to fight in the Italian Alps with a 105 Howitzer pulled by a mule. The story he liked to tell was, “It took a two man team to operate that small cannon. The mule did a great job pulling the Howitzer through the snow. At night we would make a snow cave and the three of us would sleep together to stay warm. The mule was nicer because he did not snore as loud as my comrade”.

Bob raised 3 girls and involved all 3 of them in winter activities ranging from snowfort building to icing a toboggan run and creating a ski hill in the back yard. His skiing style was magnificent and seemingly effortless. He fueled enthusiasm and passion in his daughters and created beautiful memories.

This scholarship is being given to a young girl to enable her to pursue her passion for winter sports in memory of Robert T. Finlay who had a passion for skiing and loved snow.

General Information:

• Amount available -- $1,000 per year
• Date awarded – Annually on April 1st
• Application period – March 1 – March 25^th
• Applications available in the SSWSC main office by March 1st

Selection Criteria:

• Applicant must be in female between the ages of 14 and 19 years.
• Applicant must have a 2.5 grade point average or higher for high school.
• Applicant has shown strong character traits during his/her time with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.
• Athlete must be in a “full time” competitive program.

Athletic Achievement Award Fund

Source of Funds:

These funds are generated by the Moose is Loose Golf Tournament as well as other private donations to this fund.  All funds will be held under control of SSWSC Foundation and dispersed for the sole purpose of this award.

Application Process:

Applications are currently available in the SSWSC main office. Applications will be  accepted until March 15th  and funds will be dispersed by April 1^st. Awards may be used to offset expenses related to competition costs.

Award Criteria:

A) Athletes in all SSWSC disciplines are eligible

B) Athletes age 13 yrs or older that qualify to compete at National Championships and/or Junior Olympics.

C) Awards based upon actual event expenses

D) Achievement Award Fund Application Criteria to include:

1) Consideration of those who received Coaching Fee Scholarships earlier this season

2) Coaches recommendations

3) Parent financial statement and tax returns

4) Copy of athlete’s most recent report card

5) Athlete letter of request for award

6) ½ Work deposit hours completed

7) Teacher Recommendation

Athletic Achievement Award Fund Selection Committee: Sarah Floyd, Amy Burkholder, Jeff Good

STEAMBOAT’S OVER-THE-HILL-GANG-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD

2011-2012 Application

OBJECTIVE:

• To provide financial assistance to local athletes involved in winter sports for their education and/or skill improvements in the area of competence.

TIMING:

• Applications to be postmarked by December 1, 2011.
• Awards to be made by December 15, 2011
• The decisions of the committee, appointed by the President of the Over the Hill Gang, are final.

APPLICATION PROVISIONS:

• Application must be prepared by applicant personally.
• Athlete should be attending or a graduate of a school in Routt County or be a Routt County Resident for a minimum of 2 years.
• Age limits-14 to 22 (as of November 1, 2010).
• Outline intended use of the funds.
• List other sources of financial assistance.
• Be available for a personal interview with selection committee, if requested.

SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS:

• Send application and supporting documents to:

SSWSC

OTHG/Financial Assistance Committee

P.O.Box 774487

Steamboat Springs, Co. 80477

• Direct questions  to Donna Howell (871-4556) or Sarah Floyd (879-0695)