We believe families should have the opportunity to enroll their children in the programs they love. To help support our community members, the Carrollton Parks and Rec Department provides a scholarship for eligible families. Please read the policy below to ensure your family meets the qualifications. Click the button below to apply for the Parks and Rec Sports Scholarship today.
- Scholarships awarded are valid for the following fiscal year, running July 1 – June 30.
- Eligible families may receive full registration coverage for one eligible youth sport per child per fiscal year.
Eligible Sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Recreation Cheerleading
- Track
- Cross Country
Eligibility Requirements:
A family may qualify for the scholarship if the following criteria are met:
- The family is a resident of the City of Carrollton
- The family meets any one of the following:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Benefit award letter, EBT card, eligibility approval notice
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – Cash assistance approval letter or benefits verification statement
- Medicaid – Medicaid approval letter or active coverage confirmation notice
- PeachCare for Kids – Enrollment approval letter showing income eligibility qualification
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) – WIC eligibility letter or benefits verification documentation
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program – Housing voucher award letter or lease assistance documentation
Proof of residency and eligibility must be submitted with the application when applicable.
Ineligible Uses:
Scholarship funds cannot be used for:
- Special service contract programs or programs offered by third-party vendors
- Scholarships do not cover the cost of items, equipment, uniforms or materials or materials that will be retained by the participant after the program concludes
Administrative Details:
- Scholarships are non-transferable and may only be used by the approved child.
- Unused funds do not carry over to subsequent fiscal years.
- Approval is subject to the availability of funds.
- The CPRD reserves the right to modify or discontinue the scholarship program at any time.
For questions regarding the scholarship program, please contact us at 770-832-1161.
