SCHOLARSHIPs AND GRANTs

Each year our United Soccer Coaches Foundation awards scholarships to members who need it most. There are four types of scholarships: Convention, Education, Host-a-Course, and CoachCon. Each year our application process opens in August and closes in September. Stay tuned for more information! 


Application process

Convention Scholarship Award

Single registration for the 2024 Convention. Includes registration for the 2024 Convention in Anaheim, California, hotel accommodations for 3 total nights, and a travel stipend.

Education Scholarship Award

Single registration for the 2024 Convention. Includes registration for the 2024 Convention in Anaheim, California, hotel accommodations for 3 total nights, and a travel stipend.

host-a-Course Grant Award

Covers costs for a United Soccer Coaches education course to be facilitated at your chosen facility and in your community.**

Coach Con Scholarship Award

Single registration for 2024 CoachCon, hotel accommodations for 2 nights, and a travel stipend.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Current United Soccer Coaches Member; and

  • Committed to the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the game of soccer; and

  • Dedicated to serving the needs of under-served groups or communities; and/or

  • Dedicated to serving the development of minority coaches; and

  • Have a demonstrable financial need; and

  • Be 18+ at the time of applying

  • Should applicant be selected for a scholarship, they commit to using the award by 12/31/2024

All grant requests, including all supporting materials, become the property of United Soccer Coaches Foundation and will not be returned. United Soccer Coaches Foundation reserves the right to reject any grant request.

Organization(s) and individuals receiving a grant or scholarship from United Soccer Coaches Foundation will be required to utilize their award within 12 months of being notified.