The GateWay Soccer Scholarship Program

Program Overview: The GateWay Soccer Scholarship Program is a joint initiative between GateWay Community College and Arizona Soccer Skills Academy, aimed at increasing access to high-quality youth soccer programming for families in the East Valley. This program reflects a shared commitment to education, empowerment, and community development through sport.

Scholarship Details:

Total Scholarships Available: 3 (per sponsorship cycle)
Covers: Full tuition for one season of a camp, clinic, or league run by Arizona Soccer Skills Academy

Eligibility:

Ages 5–16
Resident of the East Valley (Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe)
Demonstrated merit, financial need or special circumstance (flexible criteria)
Interest in soccer and willingness to participate consistently.

How to Apply:

Complete a short scholarship application form online
Include a brief parent/guardian statement explaining need and interest
Submit at least 7 days prior to program start date
Recipients notified via email or phone within 3–5 business days

Program Values:

Access: Soccer should be available to all children regardless of income
Growth: Sport is a vehicle for personal and social development
Community: Local partnerships strengthen families and build future leaders

Recognition:

Families will be informed their child’s scholarship is generously provided by GateWay Community College
Public acknowledgments may be made on program emails, flyers, and social media unless families request privacy

Questions? Contact Coach Rizzo at info@azsoccerskills.com
www.azsoccerskills.com/scholarship

Parent / Guardian Name

First NameLast Name

Player Name

First NameLast Name

E-mail

Enter E-mail Here

Main Phone Number

Date of Birth

Date

Grade Level

School

City

Description of Financial Need or Merit

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Desired Start Date

Date

Which Program are you applying for?

Confirmation

I understand that if selected, my child is expected to attend and participate fully.I agree to be contacted by Arizona Soccer Skills Academy for program-related communication.I give permission for my child to be recognized in program materials

About Gateway:
Since 1968, GateWay Community College has been helping students find success. As the first technical college in Arizona, we've built a legacy of innovation and responsiveness to the needs of our community. From a humble beginning in the former Korrick's Department Store downtown, Maricopa Technical College has flourished for over 50 years into today's GateWay.

Now the college has four campuses conveniently located across the Valley:

18th Street at 555 N. 18th Street, Phoenix
Central City Campus at 1245 E. Buckeye Road, Phoenix
Deer Valley at 2931 W. Bell Road, Phoenix
Washington Campus at 108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix
Additionally, GateWay has a Water Resource Technologies training facility in Surprise in partnership with the City of Surprise, The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) and CEI LabForce, and Phoenix Forge, the largest makerspace in Arizona.

Together, the college offers more than 160 degree and certificate programs, as well as trade, technical, and workforce training options to fit your life, budget, and future goals. It's no coincidence our motto is, "Education that works, so you learn more, live better."