UNITED SPORTS FOUNDATION

FINANCIAL AID

The United Sports Foundation recognizes the need to raise funds in our communities and distribute them to families in need within those communities. Because of this, there are several area and sport specific programs that all fall under the United Sports Foundation Financial Aid Program. The Bob Masi Financial Aid/Scholarship was created to help support, primarily, but not limited to, soccer families in need of financial assistance with athletic tuition fees. Bob Masi was a father of three former Seacoast United players who lost his battle with cancer several years ago.  His sons Joe, Michael, and Eric all went on to captain their collegiate teams at Stonehill College, Bates College and the University of New Hampshire respectively.  The Jeni Plender fund was created in the name of a Bedford, NH soccer player who lost her battle with cancer, and is meant to help support soccer families from the Bedford, NH area. The Maine financial aid program is set up to help support soccer families from the seacoast area of Maine to the northern area of Maine. The Massachusetts financial aid program is set up to help support soccer families from the North Shore to the South Shore of Massachusetts. The Field Hockey financial aid program is set up to help support field hockey families in N.H. and Massachusetts.

All those seeking financial aid, from any geographical area or sport, must apply following the steps and requirements listed below. This scholarship will help support eligible families within all of the Seacoast United Sports Club footprint with partial payment of their travel sports club registration fees. The United Sports Foundation does not offer any “full scholarships” to play sports.

Families receiving these awards must remain up to date with their fees, must complete 10 hours of service with Seacoast United Sports Club at one or more of their events, or must complete 10 hours of volunteer service with the foundation throughout the 2022/23 Season. When all of those requirements are met, the scholarship will be applied to the athlete's account. You will not see this scholarship on your account until that time.  

Application Deadlines for the 2022/23Financial Aid Program.

• Soccer Players - August 7, 2023

• Field Hockey Scholarship program - October 13, 2023

• Baseball Scholarship Program TBA

Please be aware, decisions on awards 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. 

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants would be youth athletes competing at U18 or younger, registered to play for Seacoast United Sports Club, or a Recreation/Town/Travel Club team located in New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts.  Masi Scholarships are competitive, need-based scholarships meant to relieve some of the financial burden on families in order to support athletes in their physical, social, and community development.

APPLICATIONS

In order to be considered, applicants must submit the following forms: 

• Completed 2022/23 application form which can be filled out on line by clicking here.  and you will be required to upload  your prior year 1040 tax documents.

• You can also download the Application form, fill it out and send via email or regular mail along with a copy of the prior year 1040 tax documents. Submitted copy must include an actual signature from applicant and parent/guardian.

• PDF copy of signed prior year IRS 1040 form. - Please black out all personal information such as birth date and social security numbers to protect your identity.

Families receiving these awards must remain up to date with their fees, must complete 10 hours of service with Seacoast United Sports Club at one or more of their events, or must complete 10 hours of volunteer service with the foundation throughout the 2022/23 season. When all of those requirements are met, the scholarship will be applied to the athlete's account. You will not see this scholarship on your account until that time.  

Please be aware, decisions on awards 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. 

If you are submitting via email or regular mail, please email application and other required documentation to seacoastunitedfoundation@gmail.com or mail all documents to Seacoast United Foundation, 88 Shirking Road, Epping, NH 03042.

All applications will be reviewed by Foundation and club Scholarship 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 at nikita@utdsportsfoundation.org