united sports foundation

financial aid

The United Sports Foundation recognizes the need to raise funds to support sport involvement at both club and community levels.

Our financial aid program was created to help support families in need of financial assistance with athletic tuition fees.

Application Deadlines for the 2024-25 Financial Aid Program.

 

  • Soccer (U14 & below) - August 5, 2025

     

  • Soccer (U15 & above) – September 5, 2025

     

  • Field Hockey and other club or community sports– November 7, 2025

     

Decisions on awards will be made AFTER player registrations, deposit and first payment are due. Payment plans are available. Please contact Leah Simpson at leah.simpson@threestep.com for more information.

 ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants would be youth athletes competing at U19 or younger, registered to play for Seacoast United Sports Club, or a recreation/town/travel club team located in New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts. Financial aid awards are competitive, need-based scholarships meant to relieve some of the financial burden on families to support athletes in their physical, social, and community development.

 APPLICATIONS

To be considered, applicants must submit the following forms: 

 

  • Completed 2025-26 application form which can be filled out online by clicking here. You will be required to upload your prior year’s 1040 tax documents. Please black out all personal information such as birth date and social security numbers to protect your identity before uploading documents.

     

  • You can also download the application form, fill it out and send via snail mail along with a copy of the prior year’s 1040 tax documents. The submitted copy must include an actual signature from applicant and parent/guardian.

     

****Please be aware, families receiving these awards must remain up to date with their fees. Financial aid decisions will be made AFTER player registrations, deposit and first payment are due.  This scholarship is intended to help with fees.  It is not meant to fully pay club fees for any athlete.****

All printed applications and documents should be mailed to Lesley Steinhauser, United Sports Foundation, 88 Shirking Road, Epping, NH 03042.

All applications will be reviewed by the foundation and financial aid committee. Scholarship funds awarded will be paid directly from the foundation to the player's club or travel team organization, which will reduce registration fees accordingly.

 Questions?  Please contact United Sports Foundation Executive Director, Lesley Steinhauser at info@utdsportsfoundation.org.

 

 

ABOUT BOB MASI

The Bob Masi Scholarship was named in honor of Bob Masi many years ago.  Sadly, Bob lost his battle with cancer at that time but not before leaving his mark as a wonderful person, coach, and devoted father and husband.

All three Masi boys played for Seacoast United and each of them have the distinct honor of being captains at their respective colleges.  Joe Masi was captain at Stonehill College, Michael Masi at Bates College, and Eric Masi at the University of New Hampshire.  Their ability, leadership, sportsmanship, and competitive edge on and off the field is a credit to how they were brought up by their parents and a wonderful tribute to Bob’s devotion to his life as a father, player, and coach.