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Goodman Pool Scholarships - 2008

Go to:  Scholarship Application (.pdf)

 

Purpose
The Madison Parks Foundation is pleased to offer financial assistance to individuals, families and social service agencies who may not be in a position to participate due to financial hardship. Funding for swimming lessons and passes is made possible through the generous donations of community members who support The Madison Parks Foundation.

Eligibility

  • All applicants must fill out the scholarship form fully and clearly.
  • All applicants must include a letter of explanation or clarification of their individual circumstance.
  • Youth, ages 13 and under, are eligible for swimming lessons.
  • Immediate family living in the same household or having a joint custody arrangement are eligible for Family Pass Scholarships.
  • Children, ages 7-16, are eligible for a swim team scholarship with permission from the Goodman Pool Director.

Scholarship Policies

  • If the recipient of the award does not follow the Goodman Pool’s Code of Conduct, the scholarship may be revoked.
  • Scholarships have no cash or refund value.
  • Scholarships are only valid in the year they are awarded.
  • Scholarships, season passes and day passes may only be used by the family or persons to whom they were awarded.
  • Scholarships are non-transferable.

Scholarship Award Process

  • All applicants must fill out the form completely and include a separate letter of explanation.
  • Scholarship applications are due no later than June 9. Applications received after that date will be put on a waiting list for available funds.
  • Members of the Madison Parks Foundation review all applications. The committee will award on the basis of need. Full and partial scholarships may be awarded.
  • A letter will be sent to the Recipient of the scholarship.
  • The Recipient may then bring the scholarship award letter to Goodman Pool to redeem.
  • If the scholarship award is a swimming lesson, you may only register your child for a class after the scholarship is awarded. If you register and pay for your child to attend a swimming class, the scholarship may not be used toward that class.
  • There are no refunds. You may use the scholarship to register your child for another swimming class.

Go to:  Scholarship Application (.pdf)