Program Objectives

The purpose of the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation Financial Aid Program is to provide funding to deserving athletes, teams and coaches who require additional monetary support to continue their athletic achievement.  The program strives to enhance the social values associated with participation in athletics and believes that our community’s quality of life can be attributed to the active lifestyles of our citizens.  The primary focus of the program is financial support for youth sports athletes who are in need.

Eligible Applicants

•          Athletes and teams representing Chelan or Douglas Counties whom rely upon voluntary funds to secure sufficient revenue to meet their expenditures.  Members of regional, state, national or international teams who confirm their primary residence in Chelan or Douglas County are eligible and will be considered as individual applicants representing the community.  Professional and semi-professional athletes and teams are not eligible.

•          Youth athletes  (under the age of 18) are given priority.  Adult and senior athletes and teams are still eligible.

•          Coaches or sports representatives of athletic teams located in or representing Chelan or Douglas Counties.

•          The Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation Financial Aid Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender or disability.  All applicants must be organized and operate under the same guidelines.

Evaluation Criteria (in order of priority)

1.        Individuals or teams who can demonstrate financial need.  The review committee considers relevant deficiencies and challenges in the applicant’s ability to secure additional funding a high priority.  The goal of this program is to identify under-served athletes, teams and coaches within the community.

2.        To a reasonable extent, the Financial Aid Program prefers to participate in part as a “match” with other contributors.  Applications that document additional sources of support are given preference.

3.        Applicants must show that participation in athletics is a commitment to building self-esteem, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle.  Evidence could include letters of support or published philosophy statements by the team or league.

4.        Willingness to complete a summarized post-financial report and overview of their competitive experience and/or performance.  If necessary, copies of receipts may be required.

5.        Thoroughness and thoughtfulness to the answers given to the application questions.

Evaluation Guidelines

1.        Each application will be considered on a case by case basis. 

2.        They will be reviewed by the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.  Selected applicants will then be presented to the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation Board    of Directors for final approval.

3.        Applications for consideration must be submitted before the end of the month to be considered for approval at the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation monthly Board Meeting.

4.        The Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation Scholarship Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender or disability.  All applicants must be organized and operate under the same guidelines.