Scholarship Program


Serving our Community, Providing Opportunities
The Virginia Basketball Academy Scholarship Program exists to provide our unique teaching programs to anyone who wants to attend. The only requirement is a love for the game of basketball and a sincere desire to work hard, improve, and do one's best. Are you someone who possesses these qualities? Do you know someone who might make the most of this opportunity who could use the assistance?
How do I apply?

Applying for a Scholarship is quite simple. Please follow the steps and guidelines below to complete the scholarship application process.

           (1) Complete Scholarship Application Form
          
(2) Complete Short-Answer Questionnaire (Grades 3-12) & Personal Essay (Grades 7 - 12)
          
(3) Include Two (2) Reference Questionnaires (from non-family members)
          
(4) Complete Program Registration Form

*Applicants must have a good understanding of the teaching philosophy, commit to attend and complete their respective program(s), be able to express their personal goals and motivations in written form and be willing to solicit support from mentors who can vouch for character for consideration of this request.

To begin the scholarship application process, print off a
Comprehensive Scholarship Application Packet
below.



  *All individual forms are included in the Comprehensive Scholarship Application Packet.
  

To print off individual forms, please see below:
Click here for
Application Instructions.pdf

Click here for a
Scholarship Application Form.pdf

Click here for a
Parent/Guardian Information Form.pdf
Click here for a
Student-Athlete Questionnaire & Personal Essay Form.pdf (1 required)
Click here for a
Reference Questionnaires.pdf (2 required)
*ALL FORMS MUST BE ENCLOSED AND MAILED TOGETHER. Application items will not be accepted if mailed in separately.

Before pursuing a scholarship opportunity, it is important that every applicant understand the overall philosophy of our teaching programs.

Please make sure to read more about our
Mission and our Core Values, as you consider a scholarship.
Is there a deadline for applications?

All application forms, essays, recommendation letters and requirements must be mailed together to arrive a minimum FOUR weeks prior to the event. Ample time must be allowed for our Scholarship Admissions Committee to review applications, appropriate funding (if necessary) and contact applicants in a timely manner.

*If you are finding out about this opportunity after the deadline and still would like to apply, DO NOT PANIC! Please contact us immediately and request an extension (which is usually granted provided all scholarship opportunities have not been distributed); our staff will expedite the process in an effort to review application materials and respond in time for admittance.

MAIL ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

VABA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
PO BOX 2438
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902


*All application materials must be mailed together (please do not send items individually, in separate envelopes.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact us at ScholarshipProgram@PlayVABA.org.
Who selects the Scholarship Recipients?

Each application (including all pertinent application materials) is carefully reviewed by our Scholarship Committee and then recommended to the VABA Scholarship Program Board of Directors Chairperson. After receiving all application materials, the Scholarship Committee will generally take two to four weeks to complete the review process. All applicants will be notified in writing whether they have been granted a scholarship.

How is the Scholarship Program funded?

This program is funded through the VABA Scholarship Program which is supported largely by private and corporate donations via various fundraising efforts. For more information on our foundation, or if you are interested in supporting the foundation through a contribution or sponsorship, please click here: VABA Scholarship Program.

Who oversees the Scholarship Program?

The VABA Scholarship Program is overseen by a Board of Directors and Advisors. All fund-raising efforts, scholarship reviews, allocation of funds, programming, outreach and bookkeeping is conducted by these bodies. Both the Board of Directors and Advisors is made up of area volunteers who are committed to furthering the Virginia Basketball Academy’s mission and extending its scope into all areas of the community.
 

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