Chance Sports

At East FC, we believe that financial barriers should never prevent a player from pursuing their passion for soccer. That’s why we’ve partnered with Chance Sports, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young athletes access competitive sports opportunities regardless of their family’s financial situation. Through this partnership, our players can apply for scholarships that significantly reduce the cost of participation, making club soccer more accessible to all. Together, we’re ensuring that every athlete who earns a spot on a team has the opportunity to play, grow, and thrive—on and off the field.

About Chance Sports

Chance Sports is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to removing financial obstacles for youth athletes. They provide need-based scholarships to help cover essential costs like club fees, uniforms, travel, and equipment for players between the ages of 8 and 19. Their mission is to ensure that every child who has the skill, dedication, and passion for their sport has the opportunity to compete at a high level—regardless of their family’s income. By partnering with local clubs like East FC, Chance Sports helps create equitable access to competitive sports and the life-changing experiences they provide.

APPLY AND RECEIVE Up to 50% of All Costs

Through our partnership with Chance Sports, eligible players (8–19 years old players meeting financial eligbility guidelines) can receive a scholarship to help offset club-related costs, including tuition, uniforms, equipment, travel, and tournament fees.

Application & Selection Process

• Apply online as soon as your athlete has earned a spot on a competitive team—via tryouts or registration

• Chance Sports reviews applications monthly, without deadlines, on a rolling basis

• Notification timeline: Typically last 1–2 days of the month applied, though a late-month submission may result in notification by the end of the next month

• If waitlisted, your application remains active for three months, after which a new application may be submitted

• Renewal eligibility: Once awarded, athletes may reapply annually until high school graduation by completing the required annual items (photo, parent survey, athlete reflection)

Scholarship Distribution

• Accepted families receive access via a Chek digital debit card—similar to Apple Pay or Android Pay

• Accepted vendors: sporting goods stores (e.g., Dick’s Sporting Goods, Big 5, Play It Again Sports), airlines, hotels, rental cars, and gas stations (gas only)

• Non-accepted vendors: Amazon, Target, Walmart, clothing stores, grocery stores, restaurants, fast-food chains, and other non-sports retailers

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are scholarships guaranteed after applying? No. Chance Sports is a small non-profit, processing thousands of applications annually and cannot guarantee awards

• How many athletes are awarded monthly? Between 20–70 athletes receive scholarships each month

• Can I reapply monthly? Yes, although each athlete is limited to one award per 12-month period

• Can I apply for multiple children? Yes—applications are allowed for each eligible athlete in the family

Apply here:  https://chancesports.org/athlete