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Welcome to Chance Sports

We offer scholarships to competitive athletes ages 8-19 in both Colorado and Western Michigan (Grand Rapids area). Our program provides an opportunity for these athletes to continue playing a sport they love. 
 

 

Scholarship Application Eligibility

Before you apply, please review the athlete eligibility requirements.
  • Competitive Athletes OnlyThe scholarship is only for competitive athletes playing for a club or playing an individual sport like Golf or Tennis at a competitive level. This scholarship is not limited by sport. We award athletes in over 15 different sports.
  • Awarded to Athletes Ages 8-19We award athletes from age 8 all the way through High School Seniors. When an athlete graduates high school, they age out of our program.
  • Sports Club Must be a Chance Sports PartnerThe club your athlete plays for must be partnered with us in order to be eligible for a scholarship. Exceptions include Golf and Tennis athletes. Clubs can apply to become a partner on our Club Page on this website.
  • Meet our Financial Eligibility CriteriaSee our chart below to determine if your family meets our financial eligibility criteria

Athlete Application and Selection Process

Learn more about when and how athlete applications are reviewed and selected to be awarded a scholarship

Confirm Athlete Eligibility

Before applying online, you should ensure your athlete meets all of our eligibility criteria. This includes playing for a partner club. You can find a list of the clubs we have partnered with here. 

Apply Online

You should apply for a scholarship as soon as your athlete has earned a spot on a competitive team. This could be through tryouts or registration. An application must be submitted to Chance Sports for each athlete you would like to apply for. You may apply for more than one athlete in your family. We do not guarantee any members of your family will receive a scholarship. Follow the link at the bottom of this page to apply. 

Post-Application Communication from Chance Sports

Once you have applied, you will receive an automated “Thank You” email. If you have questions, you may reply to this email.

If your athlete is awarded a scholarship, you will hear from us via email and text message with next step on how to access your scholarship funds. 

If your athlete is not awarded a scholarship, you will hear from us only via email. 

Selection Process

We receive thousands of applications each year and review every single one. There are numerous factors involved when awarding an athlete a scholarship. We take over a dozen components into consideration when making our decisions. Here are some examples of the determinants that play a role in selecting athletes: 

  • Time of Year
  • Sport Season
  • Sport Tryout Dates
  • Household Size and Income
  • Scholarship Amount
  • Overall Budget Available

Although we wish we were able to award all athletes, we are a small non-profit trying our best to make a difference where we can. 

Awarded Athletes

If your athlete is awarded a scholarship, you will be notified via email and text message during the last 1-2 days of the month you applied in, for the most part.

For example, if you applied on July 12, 2025, you would receive notification from us with a decision by July 31, 2025. 

If you applied on July 29, 2025, you may not hear from us until August 31, 2025 as we want to ensure we take the time to review every application before making any decisions. 

Waitlisted Athletes

If your athlete is not awarded a scholarship, you will be notified via email only during the last 1-2 days of the month you applied in, for the most part.

For example, if you applied on July 12, 2025, you would receive notification from us with a decision by July 31, 2025. 

If you applied on July 29, 2025, you may not hear from us until August 31, 2025 as we want to ensure we take the time to review every application before making any decisions. 

Waitlisted athletes will continue to have their application reviewed for a total of three months. At the end of the three months, the application will be closed and a new application may be submitted for that athlete.

When to Apply Again

Awarded Athletes: You are eligible to renew your scholarship award each year as long as you continue to meet the criteria to be awarded and complete three annual requirements. 

Waitlisted Athletes: Waitlisted athletes will continue to have their application reviewed for a total of three months. At the end of the three months, the application will be closed and a new application may be submitted for that athlete.

Awarded Athletes

  • Initial Communication from Chance SportsIf your athlete is awarded a scholarship, you will be notified via email and text message during the last 1-2 days of the month you applied in.
  • Online Scholarship Access via ChekYou will get an email from our partner, Chek, to create an account and access your digital scholarship through their application.
  • Chek Card SetupLogin to you Chek account via the app and access your scholarship funds as an electronic debit card.
  • How to Use the ScholarshipThe scholarship can be used to pay for Club Fees/Tuition, Uniforms, Equipment, and Travel Costs. Use the card number online, or setup your mobile wallet to use the card as "tap to pay" from your phone.
  • Where the Scholarship Card WorksApproved vendors include Dick's Sporting Goods, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Play it Again Sports, any sporting goods store, airline, rental car location, hotel or gas station (for gas only).
  • Where the Scholarship Card Does Not WorkAmazon, Target, Walmart, Clothing Stores, Non Sports Retail Stores, Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Fast Food locations, etc.
  • Annual Scholarship RenewalOnce your athlete is awarded, they are eligible to receive a scholarship every year until they graduate high school. In order to receive another scholarship, your athlete must remain eligible based on our criteria and must complete the scholarship requirements as they are sent out by the Chance Sports team. 1. Submit a photo of the awarded athlete. 2. Complete the Annual Parent Survey. 3. Complete a digital Athlete Reflection.

Preguntas frecuentes

Are Scholarships Guaranteed Once I Apply?

No, we are not able to guarantee scholarships for any athletes. We receive thousands of applications every year and are a small non-profit trying to make a difference where we can.

How Many Athletes are Awarded Each Month?

We award anywhere from 20-70 athletes each month. Keep in mind we receive thousands of applications each year. This is a highly sought after award and not all athletes will be awarded. 

¿Otorgan becas a los deportistas recreativos?

No, sólo concedemos becas a deportistas de competición. 

¿Qué gastos cubre una beca de deporte de azar?

Our scholarships can be used by athletes to pay for club fees, tournaments fees, equipment, uniforms and travel (flight, hotel, gas). 

¿Cómo se distribuyen las becas?

Las becas se distribuyen a los deportistas mediante una tarjeta de débito electrónica. Estas tarjetas pueden utilizarse en línea y en persona. Son similares a Apple Pay o Android Pay. 

¿Hay una fecha límite para solicitar una beca?

No, no hay plazos. Las becas se revisan y conceden mensualmente. Recomendamos solicitar una beca una vez que su hijo haya probado o se haya inscrito para jugar en un equipo competitivo. El equipo del club verificará la plaza de su hijo en el equipo. 

¿Con qué frecuencia puedo solicitar una beca para mi hijo?

Puedes presentar tu solicitud todos los meses si lo deseas, pero sólo se puede conceder una (1) beca por atleta cada 12 meses. 

Tengo más de un hijo. ¿Puedo solicitar una beca para cada uno de ellos?

Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements, you are able to apply for each of your children. This does not guarantee any of your children will receive a scholarship. 

When will I be contacted by Chance Sports?

We will contact you via the phone number and or email address you provide during the application process. If your athlete receives a scholarship, you will hear from us more often via text or email. 

 

By providing your phone number in the application, you agree to receive text messages from Chance Sports. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

¿Y si tengo más preguntas?

Contact our Scholarship Assistant, Eren, via email or by call/text. Eren@chancesports.org or 303-225-4515

¿Tiene alguna pregunta?

Contact our Scholarship Assistant, Eren, via email or call/text. Eren@chancesports.org or 303-225-4515.

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