united sports foundation

financial aid

The United Sports Foundation recognizes the need to raise funds to support sport involvement at both club and community levels. Because of this, there are several sport-specific programs that all fall under the United Sports Foundation Financial Aid Program.

The Bob Masi Financial Aid Scholarship was initially created to help support soccer families in need of financial assistance with athletic tuition fees. Over the years, this has expanded to include field hockey, baseball, and softball.

Bob Masi was a father of three former Seacoast United players who lost his battle with cancer several years ago. His sons Joe, Michael, and Eric all went on to captain their collegiate teams at Stonehill College, Bates College and the University of New Hampshire respectively. 

In addition, the Jeni Plender fund was created in the name of a Bedford, NH soccer player who lost her battle with cancer, and is meant to help support soccer players from the Bedford, NH area.

All those seeking financial aid, from any geographical area or sport, must apply following the steps and requirements listed below. The scholarships help support eligible families within the Seacoast United Sports Club footprint with partial payment of their travel sports club fees. The United Sports Foundation does not offer any “full scholarships” to play sports. 

Application Deadlines for the 2024-25 Financial Aid Program.

• Soccer Players (U14 & below) - August 7, 2024

• Soccer Players (U15 & above) – September 7, 2024

• Field Hockey Players – November 1, 2024

Please be aware, decisions on awards will be made AFTER player registrations, deposit and first payment are due.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants would be youth athletes competing at U18 or younger, registered to play for Seacoast United Sports Club, or a recreation/town/travel club team located in New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts. Masi Scholarships are competitive, need-based scholarships meant to relieve some of the financial burden on families to support athletes in their physical, social, and community development.

APPLICATIONS

To be considered, applicants must submit the following forms: 

• Completed 2024-25 application form which can be filled out online by clicking here. You will be required to upload your prior year’s 1040 tax documents. Please black out all personal information such as birth date and social security numbers to protect your identity before uploading documents.

• You can also download the application form, fill it out and send via snail mail along with a copy of the prior year’s 1040 tax documents. The submitted copy must include an actual signature from applicant and parent/guardian.

Please be aware, families receiving these awards must remain up to date with their fees. Financial aid decisions will be made AFTER player registrations, deposit and first payment are due.  This scholarship is intended to help with fees.  It is not meant to fully pay club fees for any athlete. 

All printed applications and documents should be mailed to Lesley Steinhauser, United Sports Foundation, 88 Shirking Road, Epping, NH 03042.

All applications will be reviewed by the foundation and financial aid committee. Scholarship funds awarded will be paid directly from the foundation to the player's club or travel team organization, which will reduce registration fees accordingly.

Questions?  Please contact United Sports Foundation Executive Director, Lesley Steinhauser at lesley@utdsportsfoundation.org.