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Less financial pressure on soccer families
A program of The McDowell Foundation
The McDowell Foundation – Future Champions Scholarship Fund
Competitive soccer can cost a family nearly $4,000 for one season. Your support helps keep young athletes in the game with five $500 scholarships each year.
~$4,000Potential cost of one competitive season
$500Planned award for each recipient
5Scholarships planned each year
$2,500Our inaugural annual funding goal
Lasting Skills
Leadership, discipline and confidence
Stay in the Game
Competitive opportunity for local youth
Community Power
Neighbors helping young athletes thrive
Why this matters
Ability shouldn't be limited by affordability.
Club fees, tournaments, uniforms, equipment and travel can add up quickly. For families facing financial hardship, the cost of competitive soccer can be the difference between staying on the field and stepping away.
Our Future Champions Scholarship Fund aims to make that decision a little easier: five $500 awards each year, with room to grow as our community rallies behind local players.
Every child deserves the chance to learn, belong, compete and grow.
The cost of opportunity
A $500 award won't cover every expense. It can, however, make a meaningful difference for a family working to keep their child in competitive soccer.
Be part of their story
Your support changes the game.
Every amount builds the fund. Choose a one-time gift or express interest in a renewable annual sponsorship. All inaugural-year sponsors are eligible for Founding Champion recognition.
Future Champions Supporter
$100
Help make competitive soccer more accessible for local youth.
- Support the scholarship funding goal
- Community supporter recognition on social media
- Eligible for inaugural Founding Champion recognition
Future Champions Partner
$250
Make a substantial contribution toward one athlete's scholarship.
- Everything in the Supporter tier
- Website acknowledgment with sponsor permission
- Dedicated social media appreciation
Fund a full award
Scholarship Sponsor
$500
Fund one entire $500 award for a deserving youth soccer player.
- Everything in the Partner tier
- Featured scholarship sponsor recognition
- Personalized appreciation certificate
Contributions are completed on The McDowell Foundation's existing donation page. Enter your chosen amount and write “Future Champions Scholarship Fund” in the Personal Message field so we know which program you wish to support.
Inaugural-year opportunity
Make history as a Founding Champion.
Our first supporters will help establish a scholarship program built to last. As a thank-you, all inaugural-year sponsors at the $100, $250 and $500 levels may receive special recognition as Founding Champion Sponsors.
- Permanent founding-sponsor listing on this scholarship webpage
- Shareable Founding Champion digital badge and appreciation certificate
- Recognition in program launch announcements
- Annual updates about the fund's progress and impact
- Option to continue as a renewable annual community partner
Sponsor names or business logos are displayed only with permission. Recognition is offered for contributions to this program, not implied endorsement of any sponsor.
Your organization could help launch the first year of this lasting community program.
Our inaugural supporters
Meet our Founding Champions
Community partners helping launch more opportunities for young athletes.
Lilith RisingCare For Women
Lilith Rising Care For Women
We are proud to recognize Lilith Rising Care For Women as a founding supporter of the Future Champions Scholarship Fund. Thank you for helping create opportunity for local youth.
Become a Founding Champion
Your business could be recognized here alongside the organizations supporting the next generation of local athletes.
For players and families
An opportunity worth playing for.
The fund is being established to help local young athletes facing financial barriers to competitive soccer. Here's what families should know as the program launches.
Local youth focus
Scholarship support is intended for young athletes in our community pursuing competitive soccer.
$500 in assistance
Five planned awards of $500 each will help offset eligible soccer-related participation expenses.
Application details to come
Eligibility rules, application dates and recipient selection information will be published before applications open.
Submitting an inquiry does not create a scholarship application or guarantee an award.
Common questions
Good questions. Clear answers.
How much does the scholarship cover?
Each planned award is $500. A competitive soccer season can approach $4,000 once club fees, equipment, tournaments and travel are included, so the scholarship is partial assistance rather than full-season funding.
Who can apply for a scholarship?
The program is intended to support local youth who want to participate in competitive soccer and face financial barriers. Full eligibility requirements and application timing are being finalized and will be shared before the application period opens. Please contact us if you would like to receive information when it's available.
Can my business sponsor the fund every year?
Yes. Businesses and individuals may request a renewable annual partnership at the $100, $250 or $500 level. This page does not sign you up for automatic billing. We will coordinate renewal and payment with you each year; any recurring charges would require separate authorization through the payment provider.
How do I make sure my donation supports this fund?
Visit our official donation page, enter your contribution amount, and put “Future Champions Scholarship Fund” in the Personal Message field so the Foundation can designate your gift correctly. If you prefer, contact us before donating so we can help coordinate your designated gift.
Can Founding Champion Sponsors be recognized publicly?
Yes. With your permission, your name or business can appear on this webpage and in foundation announcements. The Founding Champion designation is available to inaugural-year sponsors at all three listed levels. Anonymous contributions are also welcome.
Are donations tax-deductible?
The McDowell Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Qualifying contributions may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor for your individual circumstances and contact us if you need a donation acknowledgment.
Five scholarships. A lifetime of possibilities.
Help us establish the Future Champions Scholarship Fund and give local players a stronger chance to stay in the game.