Celeste Henkel Youth Athletics

Youth Athletic Scholarships

Our Purpose: Iredell County is committed to supporting quality youth athletics to all youth citizens, in Iredell County, regardless of financial need. The purpose of this policy is to set standards for the distribution of scholarships for Youth Athletics in Iredell County. Iredell County Athletics Scholarships are available to those between the ages of 4-18 years old. Funding: Iredell County Youth Athletics Scholarships are a result of funding that stems from two sources, voluntary donations by both individuals and businesses, and allocation from County Commissioners. These funds are available on a rolling basis. Scholarships are distributed on a first come, first served basis, and will only be available as long as funds are available. Eligibility: Youth Athletics Scholarships will be available to Iredell County Residents, with valid proof of residence. Scholarships can be applied to all youth sports offered by non-profit organizations in Iredell County. To be eligible for Youth Athletics Scholarships, applicants must provide documentation that supports financial need with up-to-date acceptance letters or current and approved registration materials from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Free and Reduced-Price Meals (ISS School Nutrition Program), Medicaid, or subsidized housing. Participant Costs & Processing Timeline: Scholarships apply to youth athletics that exceed $15 or more, per person. Applicants are responsible for 25% of registration costs, Iredell County will cover the remaining 75%. Please note: Applicants must apply for a scholarship 15 days prior to the registration deadline to allow enough time for processing, failure to do so may result in the denial of the application. Applications will be processed within five (5) business days. Application Process: 1. Applicants inform the Youth Association of their intention to apply for a scholarship upon registration and pay 25% of the registration fees. Please Note: If the applicant’s scholarship is denied, the applicant is responsible for the remaining 75% of registration fees (paid to the Youth Association) within three days of notification from Iredell County, if they intend to still play in the league. If applicants intend to withdraw from the league, refunds for 25% of registration fees will be provided from the Youth Association within 15 days of the registration cancellation. 2. Within 24 hours of registering with the Youth Association, applicants can apply for scholarships in one of these three ways: Fill out the application online by clicking the button below & going through CivicRec registration system. Application can be found by following the following path on CivicRec: Click Catalog - then click Youth Activities - then find the Youth Sports tab & then the Parks & Rec Scholarships session & add it to your cart after selecting your child's name from the list. This will bring up the list of application prompts to be filled out. Call (704) 838-1202 & go through the application with Austin Setzer over the phone. Complete the application in-person at the Iredell County Recreation Center, located at 122 Grannis Lane, Statesville NC, 28677. 3. Applicants will receive notification of approval or denial within five (5) business days. Approval letters must be provided to the Youth Association within 24 hours or registration may be forfeited. For questions or concerns, please contact Austin Setzer at (704) 838-1202 or by email at Austin.Setzer@iredellcountync.gov. To register online, an account will need to be made in our registration system, CivicRec, for this to be completed. If you need assistance with creating an account, contact Austin Setzer.