RYSA
Youth Soccer in Rochester Minnesota and Surrounding Communities

FUAD MANSOUR SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP

Fuad Mansour, the "Father of Rochester Youth Soccer", was very instrumental in the growth and popularity of soccer in the Rochester community. Fun, participation, volunteerism and skill development were his basic tenets. The Board of Directors of the Rochester Youth Soccer Association (RYSA) has sought to follow these tenets and, in so doing, wish to continue honoring Fuad for his lifetime of giving to the Rochester area soccer community. RYSA will recognize graduating high school seniors who have contributed to their communities through soccer. This year, RYSA will award up to five (5) scholarships, from $250-$1000, to individuals who have consistently demonstrated Fuad's "heart" of volunteerism..

The Fuad Mansour Scholarship:

Up to five $250-$1000 scholarships are awarded
Primary criteria - volunteerism in soccer
Coaches: Make sure the youth assistants are registered.

Parents: Encourage your student to volunteer and document activities.

Youth: During the middle school and high school years - volunteer, get registered if coaching, and document activities i.e. what, where, when, names, etc. Possible volunteer opportunities include coaching, committee member, registration assistance, field maintenance, equipment, referee. Apply for the scholarship in your senior year.

Awarded for continuing education, technical, two year and four year programs are all acceptable.

Applications will be available in Zumbro Valley area high school guidance offices and also on the RYSA web site at www.rysa.org.

Applicants should be students who are:

• graduating high school seniors.
• planning to attend additional schooling immediately after high school.
• contributors to the soccer community through volunteerism.

Procedure:

• Click here for the Application, print it, and complete it in a timely and professional fashion.
• attach at least two letters of recommendation which attest to your involvement is soccer.
• return all materials to:

  Rochester Youth Soccer Association 
  Attention: Scholarship Committee 
  P.O. Box 6402 
  Rochester, MN 55903 

Key Dates

Application deadline March 1st, 2008
Recipients Chosen by April 14th, 2008
Formal Presentation at the RYSA Appreciation Dinner/Picnic

The scholarship recipient(s) will be invited to an awards presentation at the RYSA Annual Volunteer Banquet.
RYSA appreciates your efforts in completing these requirements. We hope you will continue to contribute in your community and that you, is some way, stay active in soccer.

RYSA Fuad Mansour Scholarship Recipients