The Brayden Thornbury Memorial Scholarship 

Little Miami Youth Football & Cheer (LMYFC) may grant registration fee scholarships to area youth who without this financial assistance would not be able to participate in the LMYFC program.  The Brayden Thornbury Memorial Scholarship program focuses on providing opportunities for active participation and development of the youth in the community through athletics, specifically youth football and cheer programs.  Scholarships are only available to cover the cost of registration for football and/or cheer and are not available to cover any additional costs (equipment, tournaments, uniforms, etc.) 

A Community Partnership

Support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other youth football organizations in the area make this financial assistance program possible. Through the caring of neighbors, supporters, friends, and other responsible members of our community, the LMYFC is able to provide subsidized services. Our fees are determined through a cost analysis of all elements related to conducting our services. These fees are necessary to pay the costs of equipment, league fees, insurance and the many expenses required to operate a large community service organization. After these fees have been established, we find some people unable to completely pay for our services. The confidential request for financial assistance enables us to fairly and consistently provide assistance for as many people as possible. This process will also enable the LMYFC to accurately report to our community and donors how our donor funds are being utilized to their maximum. 

 

Through community support, football and cheerleading programs are subsidized and are generally affordable for all.  Football and Cheerleading programs will offer scholarships on an individual basis as funds are available.

Guidelines for the Brayden Thornbury Memorial Scholarship:

1. In order to best serve you, the financial aid request form must be completed with all                  requested data.  THE REQUEST WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE                        REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO MAKE A DECISION. 

2. All applications are reviewed by the Board.  The following information is used to make the decisions of who will receive financial assistance:

          A. Review of financial aid forms and proof of income.

          B. Size of family in household.

          C.  A sliding scale has been adopted to assist in the decision-making.  This scale is                       based  upon federal poverty standards set by the federal government. 

          D.  Personal interview, if needed.

 

3. Financial assistance is given for the length of one Football/Cheerleading Season.

4. Scholarship recipient families are required to complete a minimum of ten (10) hours of voluntary service per scholarship granted.  Two (2) of the ten (10) volunteer hours must be completed at the Bray Bowl and two (2) of the (10) volunteer hours must be completed at the Field & Concession clean up. 

5. Parents or Guardians are required to participate in any organizational fundraisers.   

6. Parent or Guardians must commit to attend a minimum of 90% of scheduled practices and games.   

Confidentiality

Little Miami Youth Football & Cheer will use the information on the application only to decide if your child qualifies to receive a partial or full scholarship for eligible activities.  Confidentiality will be maintained at all times.  Applicants are guaranteed that personal finances will not be discussed outside of the LMYFC Board.  Coaches, Assistant Coaches, or Volunteer Helpers will not be informed of a participant's financial or scholarship status. 

 

***Please Note: Approval of a scholarship does not register the participant in the activity.  You must still register the participant. 

Please supply a copy of all of the following (if applicable):

• Copy of payroll check stub(s) for the last 30 days - 1st parent/guardian.
• Copy of payroll check stub(s) for the last 30 days - 2nd parent/guardian.
• Unemployment Card and check stubs and/or statements for the last 30 days.
• AFDC check stubs and statements.
• Statement to help with the determination of assistance amount. 

By signing this form, I agree to the ALL of the following:

1. I verify that the information contained in this form is true to the best of my knowledge.

2. I agree to be bound by the responsibilities and expectations set forth in this application if I receive a scholarship for my child.

3. I understand the Board Members of LMYFC consider each scholarship on a case by case basis.

4. I understand there is no guarantee of assistance implied by this application and scholarships are awarded when funds are available and financial assistance has been demonstrated.

5. I understand that if a scholarship is awarded to my child, I am required to volunteer 10 hours to LMYFC and failure to satisfy this condition will disqualify me/my family/children from receiving a scholarship in the future.

6. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that my child attend 90 percent of practices and games.

7. This application is considered private and will not be shared with anyone other than the Board Members of LMYFC.

8. I understand that if I fail to provide documentation for this application that it will be denied immediately.