Scholarship applications are invited from persons enrolling in college with the expectation of playing collegiate athletics for the 2025/26 school year.
The Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way is a non-profit organization focusing on Education, Health and Financial Stability. The Alec Flores Youth Sports Scholarship Corporation is a non-profit providing funds to individuals in the form of scholarships for youth enrolling in local sports programs.
Eric Pomeroy, a dedicated United Way Board Member and professional educator from Yuba City, passed away in 2022. His love for family and passion for youth sports was shared with so many, offering opportunities through his selfless dedication to coaching and organizing.
Eric was a Special Olympics Swim Coach and was the President and Head Coach at Sutter Buttes Swimming. He also served as a CCA Official for Sierra Nevada and officiated for the CCA Swim Team in Roseville. Eric and his wife never missed cheering on their daughters in sporting events.
Alec Flores was an amazing and inspiring young man who loved and live for sports. His life was lost to a drunk driver just days before his 14th birthday. The Alec Flores Youth Sports Scholarship Corporation was formed in his memory and provides sports scholarships to kids in our community needing assistance with registration fees.
Scholarship preference is given to persons who are involved in and give back to our communities and who have shown a passion for youth sports through participation and volunteerism. Applicants shall be a graduating junior or senior from a high school in Yuba, Sutter or Colusa County, plan to or have been accepted into a collegiate sports program, and currently residing in either Yuba, Sutter or Colusa County.
Up to three scholarships, $1,00 each, will be awarded.
Application form submission closes on April 1, 2025.
Application is available online: https://applyalecyouthsports.wufoo.com
Questions may be directed to the YSC United Way at 530-743-1847
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