Anthracite Football Club (AFC) provides scholarships for registration and participation fees to children who, without financial assistance, would be unable to participate in our program. In certain cases the scholarship may also provide assistance for basic equipment required to participate in AFC. Scholarships are based upon proof of financial hardship. Applicants will need to demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
AFC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with limited funding available for scholarships. No guarantee of assistance is implied by this application. If the number of scholarship applications exceeds the amount available, the scholarships will be awarded by the AFC Scholarship Committee who will review applications in order to determine need and allocate the funds available. AFC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its programs and activities. All information supplied in this application will be kept confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside of the AFC Scholarship Committee.
ELIGIBILITY
Requirements for eligibility:
- Athletes must be of eligible age to participate.
- Parents/Guardians commit that the athlete will attend a minimum of 95% of all scheduled games and practices for competitive programs and 90% of recreational practices and games.
- Parents/Guardians agree to 8 hours of volunteer time per scholarship Hours will support AFC related activities and must be completed no less than one month after the season has completed.
Per IRS guidelines, AFC is required to issue a 1099 form to any individual or family that has received $600.00 or more in funds or compensation in a calendar year.
Applications are to be returned to info@luzernefoundation.org.
Scholarship requests must be submitted to AFC by May 11, 2026, to be considered.
