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The Chelsea Piers Foundation provides scholarships to help young athletes and their families access sports programs and life-changing opportunities in New York and Connecticut. To date, we have provided over 11,000+ scholarships totaling $8. 9 million in support to young athletes.
Please review the requirements and deadlines below before applying. Please review the information below for upcoming openings, eligibility requirements, application deadlines. Application Deadlines & Requirements Applicants must submit their scholarship applications via the online portal by the specified deadline.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Cyclones, Spring League, & Weekend Premiere Hockey Applications closed March 13, 2026 Jr. Cyclones Hockey & Figure Skating Applications open January 12, 2026 Applications close August 14, 2026 Summer Camps & CT Spring Soccer Applications closed April 10, 2026 Applications open May 18, 2026 Applications close June 26, 2026 Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 Classes & Competitive Teams Applications open June 1, 2026 Applications close August 14, 2026* * September 30 close for NY Gymnastics team Winter 2026-27 Volleyball, Swim, and Senior Soccer - Stamford, CT Applications open October 12, 2026 Applications close November 23, 2026 Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria, which includes financial information and number of dependents.
Please use the two most recent applicable years of tax returns. If applicable, we will review additional materials including proof of SNAP and/or Public Assistance where the applying parent/guardian and child’s names both appear. Parents are required to complete a separate scholarship application form for each child .
This form includes personal information, financial information, and supporting documents or statements, as requested. If you anticipate involvement in a camp, class, or competitive teams, please apply during the above timelines. If you are interested in joining a competitive team, please follow the same timelines, regardless of pending acceptance, try-outs, or participation eligibility.
Applicants must submit their applications electronically via our online portal. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Chelsea Piers Foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to cap each season’s scholarships based on availability or until spots are filled.
Apply early and on time to ensure consideration. Award Notification Schedule All applicants will be notified of the scholarship committee's decisions on the following dates, or by checking your application account portal.
Successful applicants will receive notification of their award, and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the decision on the following schedule: Cyclones, Spring League, & Weekend Premiere Hockey Applicants will be notified no later than April 10, 2026 Jr. Cyclones Hockey & Figure Skating Applicants will be notified no later than August 14, 2026 Summer Camps & CT Spring Soccer Applicants will be notified no later than April 24, 2026 Applicants will be notified no later than September 11, 2026 Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 Classes & Competitive Teams Applicants will be notified no later than August 28, 2026 Winter 2026-27 Volleyball, Swim, and Senior Soccer - Stamford, CT Applicants will be notified no later than November 23, 2026 Scholarship recipients must acknowledge the acceptance of their award and follow necessary enrollment steps outlined in the confirmation letter.
Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being awarded to an alternate applicant.
The last eligible day to accept and enroll are as follows: Sky Rink & Field House – Chelsea Fall 2026 Classes & Competitive Teams: September 7, 2026 Winter 2027 Classes & Competitive Teams: December 7, 2026 Spring 2027 Classes & Competitive Teams: March 7, 2026 Summer 2026 Camps: June 15, 2026 Fall 2026 Classes, Swim & Junior Soccer Teams: September 7, 2026 Volleyball, Senior Soccer, & Winter Swim: December 7, 2026 Winter 2027 Classes & Spring Swim: March 7, 2025 Summer 2026 Camps: June 15, 2026 Competitive Gymnastics: July 6, 2026 Chelsea Piers cannot hold spots in classes without payment.
NO registrations will be taken without valid payment. If you cancel your child’s class, your portion of the scholarship payment will not be refunded or credited for any future class. Scholarship recipients will be required to complete a post program survey, and future funds may be contingent on completing the requested information.
Scholarships are reserved for students aged 5-16 (5-18 for competitive teams), based on their age at the last eligible day to enroll. Class scholarships are available one (1) per child per quarter or trimester, depending on location. Chelsea Piers Foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to cap each season’s scholarships based on availability or until spots are filled.
Apply early and on time to ensure consideration. Scholarships cannot be applied to individual or group private lessons. Chelsea Piers Foundation reserves the right to cap the number of scholarships on each competitive team, as necessary.
Transportation & After-Care Scholarships do NOT include transportation or after-care. Program Eligibility — Brooklyn Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn scholarships are available for Gymnastics/Ninja, Field, and Court classes only . Camp Scholarships Duration All camps, including Hockey, Skating, Gymnastics, Ninja, Soccer and Camp Chelsea, are limited to one week.
For inquiries about Camp Chelsea in Connecticut, please email Rebecca Semenetz at ctscholarships@chelseapiersfoundation. org . Behavior & Attendance Standards Scholarship offers may be rescinded at any time if students or families fail to meet the behavioral standards set by the Chelsea Piers staff, display poor attendance, or failure to make payment on time.
In addition, if these behavioral and attendance standards are not met, you will not be eligible for future scholarships. QUESTIONS ABOUT YOuR APPLICATION? For inquiries about scholarships at Chelsea Piers NYC, Brooklyn Field House, or Sky Rink contact, Jessica Burgos.
For inquiries about scholarships at Chelsea Piers Athletic Complex in Stamford, CT scholarships, contact Angela Zhou. Nonprofit Grants & General Inquiries For all other inquiries or to apply for non-profit organizational grants, contact Executive Director, Alex McKhann.
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