Youth Program Scholarships

The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department offers a scholarship program to children who attend a Brentwood School District school who are in need. Scholarship funding is included in the Parks and Recreation budget and reviewed annually. This program is for recreational and instructional programs. Scholarship funds are not available for daily fees to any facilities.

Scholarship Eligibility:

Scholarships are available to any Brentwood resident (including School District) youth. Adults are not eligible for scholarships. Families that qualify will be entitled to partial scholarship for recreation programs. This does not include passes memberships to the Brentwood Ice Rink or PARC facilities.

Criteria:

The scholarship program will follow the Brentwood School District’s Federal Lunch Program guidelines.

• If the family is eligible for free lunch, they will receive a 50% discount for the program registration.
• If the family is eligible for reduced lunch, they will receive 25% discount for the program registration.

Maximum Amount of Assistance:

The scholarship program is based on the calendar year and is determined by the number of children in the household. Once a family has reached the maximum amount of assistance for the year, the family can no longer receive any scholarships until January 1st of the following year.

• For families with 1 – 3 children in the household, the maximum amount of assistance is $200 per year.
• For families with 4 – 6 children in the household, the maximum amount of assistance is $300 per year.
• For families with 7 or more children in the household, the maximum amount of assistance is $400 per year.

Scholarship Procedure:

Anyone wishing to receive a scholarship will adhere to the following procedure.

• Initial Scholarship Request
  • The initial request will be made at least one month prior to the start of the program. Packets will be available at the Welcome Desk.
  • The Administrative Assistant will verify the scholarship amount with the school district and create a file for the family. Records will be kept in the administration office.
  • Parent or guardian will be notified as to the maximum amount of assistance the family will receive for the year.
  • Parent may then enroll into a program. Child is not enrolled into program until payment is received.
• Scholarship funds will be good for one calendar year.
• Families will re-apply on an annual basis.