If you are interested in Financial Aid, the first step is to apply for a Club Scholarship. All players in need of additional financial support must first apply for a Club Scholarship, including all Recreational, Competitive, and National Platform players of all ages. Club Scholarships can only be used for registration fees within PlayMetrics.

The Zarlengo Endowment is specific to lowering barriers for the Latino community, providing access to top youth soccer programming. Players who qualify for the Zarlengo Scholarship will have to submit additional qualifying documents such as report cards and a letter of recommendation. All potential candidates must apply for Financial Aid via PlayMetrics to be considered for the Zarlengo Scholarship.

The Bob Contigugila Annual Scholarship was created in partnership with the Colorado Rapids MLS team in 2018. The financial aid award is named after Dr. Bob Contiguglia, who served as the president of US Soccer from 1998-2006 and is a member of the US Soccer Hall of Fame. The award recognizes two Elite players - one boy and one girl - helping offset the higher soccer costs such as travel. This scholarship award is by invitation only.

Chance Sports is a scholarship organization that provides assistance to Colorado youth from families with financial need, to access elite sports programs and to learn leadership and team-building skills that will benefit them on and off the athletic field. Chance Sports is proud to partner with Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Clubs in support of their athletes.

In 2018, the Allan James Memorial Scholarship was announced, in which two scholarships are given to a female and male soccer player in memory of Allan James, with the inaugural recipients receiving the scholarship at the CSA Awards Banquet in January 2019. As a result of the success of the golf tournament, other fundraising and generous donations, beginning in 2023, 2 female and 2 male soccer players will receive scholarships.

The Nick J. LoRusso “I Know a Guy” Memorial Scholarship Fund is a Colorado based, family run, nonprofit corporation which provides funding to Colorado soccer players of all ages and development.  The fund was created in 2013 following the passing of Nick J. LoRusso, who was an avid supporter of Colorado soccer. The application process: ANY individual can apply on behalf of ANY player in need. Scholarship deadlines are February 15th and August 15th of each year. The award will be funded 30 days thereafter.

As youth sports started back up after COVID, many kids may not return to play because of costs. The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is proud to announce a $5,000,000 Sports Matter grant to Every Kid Sports, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, to provide income-restricted families financial assistance to cover registration fees and help ensure every kid has a chance to play.

Note: This scholarship is available exclusively for recreational players.

Do you or someone you know need assistance with recreational soccer registration fees? If so, check out our friends at Every Kid Sports who help families cover up to $150 of registration costs per child. Their fall application opens June 24th.