Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation

The Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation Scholarship was created by the foundation to allow students an opportunity to pursue sports-related fields of study in college or university. For example, Athletic training, Physical therapy, Sports Management, Sports Marketing, or Parks & Rec Admin programs. The Scholarship can be applied to either a two- or four-year program at any accredited University, Community College, Vocational, or Technical School.

At least one scholarship will be awarded each year.
Graduating senior and students who are already enrolled in a post-secondary institution may apply. Students who have previously been awarded this scholarship may reapply. Students who graduated from high school in the South Puget Sound region will be given priority.
Applicants are seniors who plan to pursue sports-related fields of study in a two- or four-year college or university.

How To Apply

We use an online application process. Students applying for scholarships will be able to sign in to create their online profile, save a draft & submit their applications, request letters of recommendation and upload transcripts online.

First students will need to register and complete their profile
There will be a set of general, academic, and financial questions, as well as questions about school, community or work experience - this information is entered just once
Once submitted, students gain access to scholarships for which they are eligible
Each scholarship requires a brief written response to questions provided by the donor, helping evaluators better understand the applicant
In addition, two letters of recommendation must be received - students send this request from the application - Note allow sufficient time for recommenders to provide their response
Evaluators will be assigned to review applications for each of the scholarships.
Notification of scholarship awards and denials will be sent by email. Letters of award will be sent one week after recipients have been chosen.
Recipients of each scholarship will be invited to an event to receive their award and meet donors and other community members that could be contacts/mentors to help you be successful in your educational and career goals.
Recipients will be required to complete a follow-up form and upload verification of enrollment.
Scholarship funds are sent directly to the schools to cover tuition, room & board or cost of books.

Who should apply

Graduating Seniors from the Kent School District (must have earned high school diploma by the time the award is made)
Must be enrolled by the following school year in a full- or part-time program at an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational, technical, or trade school.
You may qualify for more than one scholarship, provided you meet the criteria.
The following scholarships encourage past recipients to reapply:
Linda Ruby
Pat Butler Scholarship
Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation
Rotary Club of Kent
Students already attending college, who intend to continue studies in a sports-related field of study, can apply for the Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation Scholarship.
Students pursuing any of the following fields of study are encouraged to apply:

Teaching, kinesiology, sports marketing, athletic training or physical therapy, sports psychology or management, business, engineering or other STEM-related fields of study, performing arts, fine arts, music, literature, film, television, drawing, painting or sculpture, automotive, carpenter, culinary arts, welder, plumber, electrician, entrepreneur, X-ray or ultrasound technician, dental assistant equipment operator, PE teacher, recreation administration, accounting, marketing, advertising, management, customer service, economics, finance, human resources, consulting, internship.