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YSA Stein Eriksen Dare to Dream Scholarship

The purpose of the YSA Stein Eriksen “Dare to Dream” Scholarships is to provide financial assistance to dedicated athletes who are unable to participate or compete without the help of outside funding. Funds for the scholarships are provided by the Stein Eriksen YSA Opportunity Endowment and scholarship donations received at annual JANS Winter Welcome gala.
YSA Stein Eriksen Dare to Dream Scholarships are for athletes training with YSA Member Teams
- Figure Skating Club of Park City, Park City Ice Miners, Park City Ski and Snowboard, Park City Speed Skating Club, Utah Olympic Bobsled and Skeleton , Wasatch Freestyle Foundation, and Wasatch Luge Club,
The Annual Scholarship application period is August 1-August 31. Late or incomplete applications may not be eligible for review.
Spring Scholarships will have two application periods to accommodate as many different post-seasons schedules as possible, please apply for one.
- Application Period A: February 1-23, 2026. Funds announced by March 6, 2026
- Application Period B: March 16-March 30. Funds announced by April 17, 2026
Prior to appling, read through the application documents below for application instructions and scholarship criteria.
All awards will be announced via email with the address provided on the application
For further information please contact Laurie Santoro at (435) 214-0792 or [email protected]

Applicant Documents:

Please read the Scholarship Criteria below and have the required documents ready prior to applying.

How to Apply for YSA Stein Eriksen Scholarship Presentation

YSA Stein Eriksen High School Merit Scholarships

The Youth Sports Alliance (YSA) will award one $3,000 scholarship to each Park City High School, Wasatch High School, and Winter Sports School to help defray expenses of attending a four-year college or university, community college, or trade school. Applicant must have trained with one of YSA's seven-member teams three of their four years of high school, and maintained an overall 3.5 GPA. The recipient must attend college or trade school within 20 months after graduation. Funds will be paid directly to the recipient's college or trade school. This Scholarship is based on merit.

***Winter Sports School application period open August 1- Sept. 7 click link below

*** Park City High School and Wasatch High School scholarship applicants should apply through their school's Community Scholarship program. Please contact PCHS or WHS for dates and application.

WSS application

Get Out & Play / ACTiV8

Get Out & Play/ACTiV8 participants in families earning up to $120,000 annually are eligible for scholarships. Scholarships are available for every program; please register in your desired program and fill out the scholarship information.
For further information please contact Heather Sims at (831) 254-6011 or [email protected]