AC Cugini Scholarship Program
Since its founding in 2000, AC Cugini has been committed to making sure soccer is available to children with financial need, whether playing in a recreational team or a travel team in the 11-month program. In 2013, US Soccer granted AC Cugini "Soccer Across America" status due to its long history of financial assistance to children from low income families.
Scholarships are a privilege, not a right, particularly when limited funds are available to support players financially. Therefore, AC Cugini expects each scholarship recipient and their parents to view the scholarship policy seriously and illustrate commitment to their team by attending all practices and games and participating in fund-raising activities.
- The number of scholarships is based on available funds in the AC Cugini Scholarship Fund.
- Scholarships are granted per season (Pre-Travel Academy program) or for 11-months (Academy Program members)
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be currently receiving assistance from one or more of the following programs:
- Free or Reduced School Lunch in a Public School
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Aid for Dependent Children;
- Medicaid
Application Process
1
) Parents must submit registration for the program in which their child is enrolling, applicable payment, and proof of the following aid:
- Free or Reduced School Lunch in a Public School
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Aid for Dependent Children
- Medicaid
2) AC Cugini's Executive Director will notify the parent is their child's scholarship was approved or denied, or, if additional information is required to approve the scholarship.
Note:
- Approval of a scholarship is not a guarantee of assistance for future seasons or another program year.
- Attendance at all practices and games year round is mandatory.
- AC Cugini's Board of Directors reserve the right not to renew scholarships of any players who repeatedly miss practice or games.
- Uniform fees, team tournament fees, indoor league fees are not covered by the scholarship. Players must make arrangements with team managers directly to pay these fees.