jarkko tuominen college scholarship

The Jarkko Tuominen College Scholarship was created to provide graduating high school athletes with an opportunity to receive a college scholarship. Jarkko was a native of Finland who came to America on a soccer scholarship to attend Concordia University in Oregon. "Jarks" went on to become a Nike Soccer employee who worked in both marketing and sales and enjoyed a fantastic relationship with Seacoast United Sports Club. He tragically died in an accident several years ago and Seacoast United has awarded College Scholarships every year since in his honor.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants will be youth sports players in their final year of High School and enrolling in college/university in the upcoming fall. The player must be a member of Seacoast United Sports Club or play for a Recreation/Town Travel/Club team including a high school athletic team. The merit-based scholarship is not dependent on the player participating in collegiate soccer. Applicant MUST submit two letters of recommendation from a coach or an advisor for a community service program.

APPLICATIONS

The application process can start as early as October of the senior year or October 1, 2022. The application window will close on April 30, 2023.

Directions:

Download the application and send the completed Jarkko Tuominen College Scholarship application form by April 30, 2023 Submitted copy must include an actual signature from applicant and parent/guardian.
Include proof of acceptance to college/university
Include letters of recommendation
Forms can be scanned in and emailed to seacoastunitedfoundation@gmail.com or may be mailed directly to United Sports Foundation, 88 Shirking Road, Epping, NH 03042.

2012 Jarkko Scholarship recipient Austin Alphonse commented: "I loved playing soccer for Seacoast United and will always be proud to have been part of the program. I am attending St. Lawrence University and am fortunate enough to be part of their soccer team. The Jarkko Tuominen College Scholarship will assist me with paying for books and tuition fees. I am now able to focus my time on my school work and soccer without having to work first semester too. SUSC prepared me for making the transition to a college player and your scholarship will help me balance the demands on my time. I plan to continue to support and work with younger kids as they learn to love the game of soccer as much as I do."

Jarkko (right) pictured with his brother Juha

ABOUT JARKKO TUOMINEN

Jarkko Tuominen passed away on September 23, 2005 by an accidental fall on a beach trip with friends. Jarkko was the soul-mate and forever love of Stephanie Jenness. He was the son of the late Jarkko Tuominen and is survived by his mother Kati Tuominen-Maki, brother Juha, sister Kaisa, step-father Mel Maki, step-brothers Erik and Shaun Maki, step-sister Liisa Maki and also countless friends, co-workers, and relatives.

Jarkko was a dual Finnish/American citizen living half of his life in Finland before moving to Oregon to attend Concordia University on a full scholarship. He graduated in 1994 with a bachelor degree in Sports Marketing and played on their soccer team all four years. He still has several records that have not been beat and was recently

inducted into the Concordia University Hall of Fame. Stephanie and Jarkko had just moved back from Rhode Island, so he could take a new position as the Pro Player/U.S. Soccer Federation Manager at Nike Headquarters in Beaverton. His last three years with Nike were as a top soccer sales rep, and he worked a total of 10 years for Nike. Jarkko was a vibrant life force who touched everyone in his path and he always had a smile on his face. He was loved immensely and will never be forgotten, because his heart will be in our hearts, forever.