Greater Central Florida Youth Soccer League Ed Mallardi and Suzy Reno Scholarships
Each year the Greater Central Florida Youth Soccer League (GCFYSL) offers graduating high school seniors who have participated in the youth soccer programs in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and Volusia counties, the opportunity to apply for the Ed Mallardi and Suzy Reno Scholarships. For GCF Soccer Year 2016 - 2017, players and young referees who both fit the criteria AND who submit the required application package by the April 23, 2017 deadline will be eligible to receive a scholarship. You may apply for both but only one scholarship will be awarded to each successful applicant. This is a single year scholarship.
The application deadline is Sunday, April 23, 2017
The awards committee will be announcing the recipients at the GCF Monthly Meeting in May, currently scheduled to be held on Monday, June 5, 2017. All scholarship recipients will also be notified via email and/or phone on Friday, May 12, 2017 There will be the 2 award winners and 15 scholarship winners. The 2 award winners will receive $2000.00 each and the scholarship winners will receive 1000.00 each. Awards will be given out at the Monday, June 5, 2017 meeting.
Send completed application package to: GCFYSL Scholarships c/o Mike Hyatt, 4907 Culdesac Ct., St. Cloud, Fl. 34772.
Suzy Reno Player Award Eligibility Criteria (Youth Soccer Players):
Played for a GCFYSL affiliated club(s) for at least three years (six seasons).
Has a 3.00 or Higher GPA for the past School Year.
Must be a graduating high school senior.
Has a letter of acceptance from a college or university.
The applicant must also provide the committee with a Scholarship Resume in a single package.
Ed Mallardi Referee Award Eligibility Criteria (Youth Soccer Referees):
Refereed for GCFYSL affiliated clubs for at least three years (six seasons).
Has a 3.00 or Higher GPA for the past School Year.
Must be a graduating high school senior.
Has a letter of acceptance from a college or university.
The applicant must also provide the committee with a Scholarship Resume in a single package.
Scholarship Resume shall contain the following:
Full Name
Home Address
Parent Contact Information (email address(es), phone number(s))
Social Security Number
Players – Player Pass Number
Referees – USSF Number
Dates and Club participation
Volunteer information
College Plans
An Essay on “The life lessons learned through Soccer ”
Two letters of recommendation
A SEALED copy of High School Transcripts A copy of the College acceptance letter.
ANY APPLICATION THAT IS MISSING REQUIRED INFO WILL BE REJECTED.