The Cape Express Soccer Club (CESC) will award scholarship(s) to applicant(s) based on academic achievement, school activities, participation in CESC and participation in sports and community service.  Applicants will not be selected solely because of their soccer ability or achievements in soccer but rather on the basis of all around general achievements while also being a soccer player at the High School or Varsity Club level.

Eligibility:
To be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria:
 - High school senior.
 - Playing high school or club soccer their senior year.
 - Cape Express player or former player that participated in the CESC program for at least three years, U11 and older.
 - Planning to continue their education beyond high school at an accredited College or University subject to the approval of the CESC Board.

Scholarship:
The minimum scholarship award per student is $500. The maximum total amount of scholarships awarded by the club for any graduating class is $4,000. The specific number and total amount of scholarships awarded will be determined by the CESC Board of Directors on a yearly basis and can be based on the quantity and quality of applicants and the availability of funds. The CESC reserves the right to not award scholarships for any given year as it deems fit.

Application:
Applications are made in the Fall/Winter of the student’s high school senior year. The application is posted on the Cape Express Soccer Club website, www.capeexpress.com. Applications must be completed and submitted to the Board Secretary by December 31 of the applicant’s senior year of high school.

Award:
A three-person panel comprised of community members not directly affiliated with CESC (no current Board, Coaches, Trainers or parents of current players) will review the applications and make recommendations to the Board for award of scholarship.  Names of applicants will be withheld from both the outside panel and the Board until after award decisions have been made. The Scholarships will be presented to the recipients at the Cape Express Banquet.

Receipt:
The recipient of scholarship must provide proof of actual registration to an accredited college or university for the first AWARD semester or equivalent in order for payment to receive the funds. The scholarship check will be made payable jointly to the recipient and their parent/guardian.

Mail Application to:

Cape Express Soccer Club
c/o Michelle DeVico
52 Oyster Road
CMCH, NJ 08210