STAY-IN THE GAME
YOUTH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The MAC provides registration fee scholarships to children who, without this financial assistance, would not be able to participate in one of the Illinois Raptors programs. The MAC scholarship program focuses on providing opportunities for area youth to participate in travel team sports because of the physical, mental, and character-training benefits these programs can provide.Through our Stay In The Game program, you may qualify to receive assistance to participate at a reduced rate.

Thanks to our generous donors/sponsors who contribute to the MAC, assistance is made available to those in need (subject to program capacity and available funds). The MAC does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical or mental handicaps.
 

Currently, MAC scholarships are offered for participation in the following programs:

• Illinois Raptors Basketball
• Illinois Lady Raptors Basketball

 
Requirements for eligibility:

• Athlete must be age 17 or younger.
• Commitment to attend a minimum of 95% of scheduled practices and games.
• Participation by a family member in at least three (3) volunteer opportunities during the scholarship season.
• Application must first be approved by the program before consideration for MAC assistance.
• Application must be completed by a parent, guardian, or head of household, with all requested information provided.
  (Incomplete applications will not be considered.)
  
  

Priority will be given to eligible youth meeting one or more of the criteria below:

• Member of a multi-child family.
  
• Living in a single parent home.
  
• Receiving assistance from programs such as: Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, Foster Care, etc.
  (Must provide written documentation of participation in these programs to receive priority status)
  
•  Written recommendation by school representatives, social workers, youth community center workers, or other social services representatives.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Parents of applicant must return a copy of 1040 tax return form, free or reduced lunch program documentation if applicable, and a recommendation letter from a unrelated third party such as a principal, pastor or close friend. The MAC expects each participant to maintain good sportsmanship, leadership and citizenship through team play. All information will be held in strict confidence by the foundation for sole purposes of determining qualification needs for the Double Angel Foundation scholarship. If a scholarship is awarded to a child for a season and the child quits playing the sport, the child will not be eligible to receive another scholarship. If a family has more than one child applying for a scholarship, an application must be completed for each child. Each scholarship application will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the MAC Steering Committe, MAC President and MAC Treasurer. The application is considered private and will not be shared with anyone other than those representatives.

Each scholarship recipient is responsible for his/her transportation to and from practices and games. You are also responsible for any equipment and uniforms required for participation. Scholarships will not be paid to the individual recipient, nor will any money be refundable to the individual. I also understand that if any statements submitted are later determined to be inaccurate, it may immediately terminate my child’s privilege to benefit from this program.

**Approval of a registration scholarship does not register the participant in the activity. Athlete must still register with the program.** 

  
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