Parks Recreation Scholarship

Recreation Scholarship General Information
Bloomington Parks Foundation seeks and receives contributions from individuals, social groups, clubs, businesses, and service organizations to assist in providing scholarships for youth enabling them opportunities to participate in recreation programs.

1. Need is the primary criterion upon which scholarships are considered. Accepted participants are expected to paytheir portion of the program fee at the time of registration. No full scholarships will be awarded.
2. Scholarships are not guaranteed and are available on an as-needed basis.
3. Bloomington Parks Foundation cannot provide scholarships for programs when primary costs are contractual(such as trips or performances, tickets or admissions) or for programs conducted by non-parks and recreationemployees (i.e., Bloomington Blades, little league).
4. Scholarships are not available for late fees (i.e., Kid City).
5. Bloomington Parks Foundation reserves the right to limit the amount of scholarships awarded to an individualduring the program session, particularly if the demand for scholarships by the community is high. No child will beawarded more than $500 per calendar year.
6. Approval of any scholarship application does not automatically register that person into the program of choice.Registration for any program is the responsibility of the family requesting assistance. All payments must bereceived prior to registration deadlines and participation.
7. Scholarship applications will be accepted up until two weeks prior to the program start date.
8. Confidentiality: All information provided will only be used to determine the level of scholarship awarded.

Recreation Scholarship Eligibility Information

• Employment Status and gross income from employment
• Proof of Income – All applicants must show proof of income, such as 2024 income tax return, last 30 days of payroll stubs, or eligibility proof for Monroe County School Corporation or Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation Free or Reduced Lunch program for current school year.
• Proof of Monroe County residency required (current utility bill, housing lease, etc.) - must be primary residence of participant.•IU students/families are eligible with residency requirement.
• Only those under 18 years of age are eligible for scholarship assistance.