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. As a non-profit organization, we provide the resources to those who qualify to receive financial assistance to attend the quality basketball programs we provide.  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 financial aid?  If so, please read below for more information.

VABA Pledge Form
  • Use the VABA Pledge Form to seek "sponsorship" from community members and help fund-raise for our VABA Scholarship Program!
The VABA Scholarship Committee will not be accepting Scholarship Applications for the 2011-12 VDBL/JBL seasons after Monday, November 7.
How do I apply?

Anyone can participate in the high-quality VABA basketball programs provided they complete the steps listed below:

STEP 1: Complete Financial Qualification Form (QUALIFIED) STEP 2: Complete Scholarship Application Forms for acceptance (ACCEPTED)
  • Scholarship Application Forms-pdf (for "Accepted" status)
  • Submit to VABA Scholarship Committee (after receiving "Qualified" notification) via partnership agency, email, or regular mail. 
  • Applicant has "Qualified"
  • Due only after receiving Financial Qualification status notification from VABA Scholarship Committee.
  • These forms include: Short-answer Questionnaire, Family member Questionnaire (x1) and Non-family member Questionnaires (x2)
  • Applicants in grades 3 - 12
STEP 3: Complete Program Registration Form -insurance, liability, balance (REGISTERED)
  • Registration Form-pdf (to participate)
  • Submit to VABA program staff via partnership agency, email, or regular mail.
  • Applicant has "Qualified" and been "Accepted" into Scholarship Program.  Applicant must now turn in any specific Program Registration form which includes insurance coverage (if any), liability waiver, and any remaining balance not covered by VABA Scholarship.
  • All applicants
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.

Forms may be submitted one of the following ways:
(1) Turned directly into VABA "partner" agency (Boys & Girls Club, department of representing Social Services, department of representing Parks & Recreation, etc.)
(2) Emailed to info@playvaba.org, "Attention: Scholarship Committee Chair"
(3) Mailed directly to: VABA, PO Box 2438, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

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.

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 the VABA Board of Directors. All fund-raising efforts, scholarship reviews, allocation of funds, programming, outreach and bookkeeping is conducted by the VABA Board. The VABA Board of Directors 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.