Foundation Scholarship Application 2026 (Convention)

Thank you for your interest in United Soccer Coaches Foundation Inc.'s Convention Scholarship. This scholarship gives you access to the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The Convention dates are January 14th through January 17th, 2026.

The scholarship includes a single registration for the 2026 Convention in Philadelphia, PA, hotel accomodations for 4 total nights, and a travel stipend.

We encourage everyone to review the Scholarship and Grant Guidebook prior to beginning an application. Click below to view the Guidebook:

Scholarship and Grants Guidebook

If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact Development Officer, Sara Mason at smason@unitedsoccercoaches.org.

Applications are due by 11:59 pm central time on Tuesday, September 30th. No late applications will be accepted without written permission from United Soccer Coaches Foundation, Inc.
SECTION I: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
I confirm that I am over the age of 18 making me eligible to accept a Convention Scholarship.*

YesNo
Please enter in your date of birth.*

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Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
Must be same e-mail used for United Soccer Coaches membership login. Please contact Member Services at Membership@UnitedSoccerCoaches.org if you need assistance retrieving the e-mail linked to your account.
Are you an active United Soccer Coaches member? Please note that you must be an active United Soccer Coaches member to receive a Scholarship or Grant.*

YesNo
Have you previously received a scholarship from the United Soccer Coaches Foundation?*

YesNo
If yes, what year and what scholarship?*
Please list any United Soccer Coaches Courses you have taken and/or Conventions attended. Include year, location, and/or e-learnings.*
Gender*
Ethnicity*
Your current organization:*
Your current role within your organization:*
Primary Coaching Area*
Primary Coaching Gender*
Secondary Coaching Area
Secondary Coaching Gender
SECTION II: COACHING EXPERIENCE
Please describe your past experiences as a coach, how the scholarship would benefit your players, organization and community.*

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Please describe any work you do with under-served groups in the soccer community - players and coaches.*

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The following three questions are optional to all women applicants. One of the Endowed Funds, the Charlotte Moran Fund, is restricted to women coaches. If you choose to apply for the Charlotte Moran Fund Scholarship, please answer the following three questions after selecting the YES! option. Thank you.

YES!No, thank you.
How are you currently involved in the women's game?*

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Please describe how you have been an advocate for the women's/girl's game?*

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How would this scholarship help you pursue coaching licenses, certifications, or other professional development opportunities in soccer?*

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I am currently involved with the following United Soccer Coaches' Coaches Communities (Please select ONLY THE TOP THREE you are involved with if involved in more than one):*

Professional/International CoachesCollege CoachesHigh School CoachesYouth/Club CoachesFaith-Based CoachesBlack CoachesLatino CoachesNative American Coaches/Coaches of Native AmericansWomen CoachesDisabilities AlliesAsian American/Pacific IslanderLGBTQ and AlliesI am not currently involved with any United Soccer Coaches' Coaches Communities and would like to receive more information on how to get involved!Veterans, Active Military & Affiliates
SECTION III: STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED
Please provide a narrative describing your financial need and how being awarded this financial support would assist you in becoming a stronger coach and advocate for the sport of soccer.*

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SECTIONS IV: FEEDBACK
If you'd like, please provide information you would like to share with the selection committee. Add any needs you or your organization has to enable the Selection Committee to better serve you and/or your organization.
How did you learn of the opportunity to apply?*

EmailSocial MediaCoaches CommunitiesIndividualWebsiteOther
If you chose Coaches Communities, please provide which Community you are representing or which Community encouraged you to apply.
If you chose Individual, please fill in the individual's name.
If you chose Other, please provide how you heard about us.
SECTION V: APPROVAL
I give United Soccer Coaches Foundation Inc. permission to share elements of this application for marketing purposes and to share my contact information with valued partners*

YES!No
As the applicant, I confirm that this is original work and neither myself or my organization solicited work from professional grant writing organizations.*

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