Scholarships

KLM Scholarships 2023-2024

Every year KLM offers two scholarships to graduating grade 12 players, one female and one male, who are going on to post secondary education. The scholarships are in the amount of $500. Candidates must have played and/or volunteered at KLM. The succesful recipients are selected by the KLM Awards Committee who review all the applications.

KLM Scholarship Application Rules

Each year, the KLM Board shall award a $500 scholarship to a successful male and female applicant. The applicant must:

  • have played for KLM during the calendar year in which they are applying (for example played in 2021/2022 season to apply in May 2022);
  • have demonstrated good citizenship, character and leadership;
  • have shown contributions through volunteering for the club or in the community.
  • go directly from Grade 12 to a university or post-secondary institution approved by the KLM Board.
    1. Candidates must complete an application in full and provide all required information, documents and letters in order for their application to be considered. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure the application is complete and that all required information, documentation.
    2. The following must accompany the application:
      • a transcript of the applicant’s most recent marks;
      • an essay no longer than 250 words outlining why you believe you are a good candidate for a KLM Soccer Association Scholarship.
      • a letter of reference (KLM paid staff are not permitted to provide letters of reference for KLM awards)
    3. The scholarship awards will be provided to the successful applicants at the KLM Awards Day.

Scholarship application form can be downloaded here.

Application must be received by June 15 of the current year and be sent to:
board@klmsoccer.com

Vancouver Youth Soccer Association Scholarships 2023-2024

The Vancouver Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) offers scholarships for players graduating from secondary schools and moving onto post secondary education.

Scholarships of $2,000 each shall be awarded by the VYSA Board to 2 players competing in the “Girls” divisions and 2 from the “Boys” divisions.

For more information and how to apply for the VYSA Scholarships, please click on the link below.