SAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Skating Association of Maine (SAM) strives to provide an opportunity for every child who wants to play hockey or figure skate. The SAM Scholarship Fund is used to provide financial assistance to participants in SAM programs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Assistance will vary based on funds available through the association and outside charitable contributions.
2. All scholarship awards will be applied as credit to the skater’s account and are at the discretion of the SAM Scholarship Committee.

CRITERIA

1. Applicants must demonstrate financial need in addition to a desire to participate.
2. Applicants must be a member of SAM in good standing, be committed to the organization, and shall have been a member for at least one year.
3. If a family is requesting scholarship assistance, they will be required to actively participate in SAM fundraising events meeting minimum requirements.
4. Applicants shall not have an outstanding balance from a prior season or program.
5. The initial registration fee must be made before applications will be considered.
6. Scholarships will not be offered to any skaters participating in other skating programs outside of SAM during the season.
7. Recipients of a scholarship must respect SAM policies in order to apply for future assistance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications should be submitted to the SAM Scholarship Committee. In unforeseen circumstances, (change or loss of employment, special needs etc.) applications or assistance may be made during the program period.
2. All application forms and information will be kept confidential.
3. The SAM Scholarship Committee will review all applications and reserves the right to request additional information if there are any questions regarding the application. The applicant will be notified as soon as a decision has been made.
4. All decisions of the scholarship committee are final.

Mail Application to:

SAM Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 5663, Augusta, ME 04330