The Highline Soccer Association (HSA) is proud to offer five (5) scholarship awards for the 2024-2025 academic year to assist our graduating high school players in pursuing post-high school education starting in Fall 2025. These scholarship awards are funded through a generous donation from Tom Clayton and player fees assessed to our Member Clubs.

Scholarship Awards

• First Place: $1,500 awarded to a single outstanding applicant
• Second Place: $750 awarded to two (2) applicants
• Third Place: $500 awarded to two (2) applicants

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Have played soccer for a minimum of two (2) seasons with any club or team in the Highline Soccer Association (Highline Soccer Club, West Seattle Soccer Club, HSA Select, or Highline Premier FC)
2. Graduate from an accredited high school at the end of the 2024-2025 school year
3. Plan to attend university, community college, or accredited vocational/trade school in Fall 2025

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Completed application form (attached)
• Personal essay (500-word maximum) describing your involvement in soccer, academic achievements, and future goals
• Download 2025 Scholarship Application (MS Word)
  

Application Deadline and Submission

• Complete applications must be submitted by Saturday, April 19, 2025
• Late applications will not be considered

Completed applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]

Selection Process

• A committee of HSA board members and community leaders will review all complete applications
• Applicants' names will be redacted prior to judging

Winners will be notified by email or phone on or before May 9, 2025.

“This award is very special to me. I have the privilege to watch players continue with their education knowing that HSA played a part in helping the participant achieve their goal." - Joan Duke