The Atlanta Youth Soccer Foundation (AYSF) is committed to its mission of making a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged kids from marginalized areas of metro Atlanta.

AYSF believes that no deserving players should be restricted from participation based solely on the ability to pay and regardless of race, economic status, or physical limitations. AYSF provides a robust Scholarship Program which is available to players seeking to participate who need financial assistance.

Scholarships are provided from AYSF to KSA to cover Program Registration Fees and Team/Travel fees for the entirety of the seasonal year. To receive financial assistance (scholarships), certain expectations surrounding qualification and participation must be met:

1. Eligibility – All KSA Members are eligible to apply. Applicants must reapply for a scholarship each seasonal year. Qualification is based primarily on verified family income and may consider extenuating circumstances as presented by the family and verified by the Club; therefore, Members applying for assistance should submit income information for verification purposes.

2. Thresholds – The eligibility threshold is not based on an annual gross income alone. Other factors such as unemployment or financial hardship will be considered and must be outlined in detail during the registration process.

3. Verification – Families applying for financial assistance must submit two years of their most recent 1040 Federal income tax form for verification purposes only and to be handled confidentially.

4. Approval – The AYSF Board of Directors holds the authority to approve or disapprove a Member’s application for scholarship.

Complete scholarship registrations must be submitted before July 31 of the upcoming season. Players joining the Club after July 31 in need of financial assistance will have applications reviewed as they are received.

Per the budget process, the AYSF has a limited amount of funding available and may not be able to provide assistance to all that apply even if criteria for assistance is met. Families that experience a mid-season change in financial circumstances (medical emergency, loss of job, divorce, etc.) are encouraged to notify AYSF and request a scholarship at the time of their change in circumstances; however, AYSF may not be able to provide assistance even if criteria for assistance is met.