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Funds allocated in first 10-14 days after registration opens each season; apply early
Everyone Plays! Scholarships is a grant from Milwaukee Recreation (City of Milwaukee) that funds recreational program participation for children from low-income families in Milwaukee. Awards of up to $100 per child per school year enable youth age 17 and under to enroll in Milwaukee Recreation classes, including sports, fitness, arts, and enrichment programs.
Eligibility requires that the child's parent or legal guardian be a Milwaukee city resident receiving SNAP/Foodshare, Wisconsin Shares, Foster Care, Medicaid, or another qualifying state or federal benefit. Applications are submitted by a parent or legal guardian on the child's behalf.
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Scholarships If you live in the city of Milwaukee and receive any state or federal assistance like WI Shares or SNAP, your children are eligible to receive a scholarship to pay for most classes in the Milwaukee Recreation Guide. This includes arts and crafts, cooking, dance, fitness, language skills, music, outdoor education, sports, swimming, and more!
Every activity is carefully supervised and designed to allow youth to learn and grow in a safe, respectful environment. Everyone is welcome to participate, and accommodations will be made for all individuals. Please note: the funding for this program is only available on a limited basis each season.
Funds are typically allocated in the first 10-14 days following the opening of the Everyone Plays! registration period. Apply early to best ensure your spot in this scholarship program.
Para información sobre esta oportunidad en español, visite mkerec. net/jugar . Please see below for the application dates for 2025-26.
Applications are accepted two-and-a-half weeks before the start of each Milwaukee Recreation Guide seasonal registration period. Summer 2026: Everyone Plays! applications accepted beginning Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10 a.
m. Fall 2026: Everyone Plays! applications accepted beginning Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10 a.
m. Online & Paper Applications The Everyone Plays! application is now closed for the spring 2026 season.
The online and paper application will be available for the summer session beginning April 20 at 10 a. m. Eligible families are still able to receive reduced activity fees to select classes even when the Everyone Plays!
scholarship application is closed. Please visit this page to learn more . Open All Close All Documentation Scholarship application, eligibility verification, and program registration form MUST be received at least five days prior to program start date.
All documentation is REQUIRED. Applications with incomplete or missing documents WILL NOT be accepted Program participation is NOT ALLOWED until application is approved. (EXCEPTION: Eligibility that can be verified in Infinite Campus).
If application is denied, full payment is required in order to enroll in progam. 1. Must be a resident of the city of Milwaukee.
2. Must be 17 years of age or younger (at the time scholarship application materials are received). a.
MPS student eligibility verifiable in Infinite Campus (Milwaukee Recreation staff will verify on-site) OR b. Letter showing proof of ANY state or federal assistance received (plastic cards not accepted). Examples: SNAP/Foodshare, Wisconsin Shares, Foster Care, Medicaid, etc. a.
Eligible if an older sibling (who’s in school & living in same household) is verified as eligible. No older sibling in school? See School-Aged Youth (b) above.
Scholarship Guidelines/Distribution Up to $100 per child, per school year (Aug. 1 - July 31) Awarded funds may be used throughout the year. Must reapply each year (funds expire on Aug.
1). Before & After School Childcare Camps All School-Based Sports (player fees, uniforms, etc.) Summer Recreation Enrichment Camps (SREC) Cannot be used for supplies (not included in program fee). a.
Examples: Spanish books, swim caps, yoga mats, etc. Cannot be used for snack bar or gift card purchases. Cannot be used for rentals (facility, mobile units, etc.). Funds cannot be transferred to another household.
Funds do not ‘roll over’ from year to year. Funds cannot be used to pay for a previous transaction. a.
Only fees paid for enrollment in a current season can be refunded (paid for with scholarship funds). Frequently Asked Questions Open All Close All Who can apply for a scholarship? A parent or legal guardian of a child 17 years of age or younger who resides in the city of Milwaukee.
Do I need to be a Milwaukee resident to apply for a scholarship? Yes, all recipients must reside in the city of Milwaukee. What documentation is needed to apply for a scholarship?
A completed scholarship application, a completed program registration form, and proof of ANY state or federal assistance received is required. Proof can either be 1) letter showing proof of ANY state or federal assistance received OR a screenshot from the agency website that confirms eligibility or, 2) verification in Infinite Campus (MPS students whose eligibility has already been verified). No other verification will be accepted.
Eligible programs include (but are not limited to): Foodshare/SNAP (WI Dept. of Health Services) Foster Care (WI Dept. of Children & Families) Homeless Assistance (WI Dept.
of Children & Families) Medicaid (WI Dept. of Health Services) Refugee Assistance (WI Dept. of Children & Families) Rent Assistance (City of Milwaukee Housing Authority OR Milwaukee County Health & Human Services) Wisconsin Shares (WI Dept.
of Health Services) What if I cannot meet or show proof of eligibility? Please provide a brief explanation on the application form. If you have additional questions, call (414) 475-8180.
Can I apply for a scholarship for my grandchild, niece, nephew, or other relation? To apply for a scholarship for a child, you must be that child’s parent or legal guardian. Who should be listed as members of the household?
List all children under 18 that reside in the household that could be eligible for a scholarship (even if he/she is not registering for a class). If you have more than six children, please use an additional form. My child does not attend an MPS school.
Can I still apply for a scholarship? Yes. The Everyone Plays!
Scholarship Program is available to any eligible child residing in the city of Milwaukee. What if I am a foster parent and want to request a scholarship for a foster child? Foster children are eligible for scholarships.
See question no. 4 above for further instructions. Which activities cannot be paid for by a scholarship?
Scholarships cannot be used for: Before and After School Childcare Camps All School-Based Sports (player fees, uniforms, etc.) Summer Recreation Enrichment Camps (SREC) Additionally, the following cannot be paid for with scholarship funds: Supplies (not included in program fee - e.g. spanish books, swim caps, yoga mats, etc.) Snack bar or gift card purchases Rentals (facility, mobile units, etc.) How much do I qualify for?
Each child is eligible to receive up to $100, per school year (Aug. 1 - July 31). Do I have to spend all scholarship funds at one time?
No. Funds can be applied to programs during any season as long as the funds haven’t expired and a balance still remains on your Milwaukee Recreation account. Do scholarship funds expire? Yes.
Awarded funds are available for the duration of the current school year (Aug. 1 - July 31). Recipients must reapply each year to be considered for another scholarship.
My child was approved for a scholarship last season. How do I go about registering for a class this season and using scholarship funds? Unless funds expired on Aug.
1, you can register in-person at one of our Community Centers, at MPS Central Services (5225 W. Vliet St. , Rm 56), or at the OASIS Building (2414 W.
Mitchell St.) How will I know if my scholarship application has been approved? The Scholarship Coordinator will notify you via email (or phone if no email provided) regarding the application decision.
How can I check my child’s scholarship balance? You can check your scholarship balance by calling Milwaukee Recreation at (414) 475-8180. Online Application (Available April 20) Paper Application (Available April 20) Non-Discrimination Notice
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Milwaukee city residents with children age 17 or younger who receive SNAP/Foodshare, Wisconsin Shares, Foster Care, Medicaid, or other state/federal assistance. Parent or legal guardian must apply on behalf of child. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $100 per child per school year Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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