Soccer Scholarship Application

2026 National 4-H Soccer Cup Ignite by 4-H Scholarship Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 3

Thanks to the generous support of Bayer, the Lilly Endowment Inc., and Nationwide, we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships that cover the full registration fee. Ignite by 4-H Scholarships do not include travel. If you have questions, click Contact Us at the top of the page.

The following are eligible to apply:
- Cooperative Extension 4-H soccer teams within land-grant universities (LGUs)
- Cooperative Extension 4-H soccer teams within your local county

Registration includes:

All field costs and game supplies
High-impact programming and speakers featuring national experts and leaders along with opportunities for career exploration, using your voice and building connections with teens from across the country
Room and board (double occupancy or quadruple for teens, single occupancy for adults) checking in on Tuesday, March 24 and checking out on Sunday, March 29
All meals and breaks
Transportation to and from the hotel to soccer fields
DC-area site visits and program materials

IMPORTANT:

Before applying, please ensure that your team is prepared to be responsible for all travel expenses, including transportation to and from Ignite. Be sure to consult your state program leader regarding any restrictions or requirements that may apply in terms of travel fees and chaperones.
If awarded, you will receive a confirmation email and additional instructions will be sent for registration.
All teens must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Key Dates:

Selected teams will be notified by October 10, 2025.
Full roster including guest names and birth dates are due by Friday, October 31, 2025.
Required forms are due by Friday, December 5, 2025.
Team rosters cannot change after March 6, 2026.

State/Territory

Land Grant University

Click the box on the right to see all LGUs from your state.

Head Coach Name

This person will serve as the main point of contact. They will receive any future correspondence regarding this application.

Head Coach Email

Head Coach Cell Phone Number

Applicant Contact

Scholarship Application Questions

Please have the team (both youth and adult) applying answer the below questions to be considered for the scholarship. Changes to team members are allowed, but we ask that you try to work with the youth planning to attend.

Describe why you are applying for an Ignite by 4-H scholarship. How will this event contribute to your team’s professional skill development and career exploration? Please share the topic(s) your team is most interested in and why.

Youth should be selected based on demonstrated need and the potential impact of this opportunity. Preference will be given to applicants who may face barriers to participation due to limited access to resources or support. Please describe the needs of the youth on your team and how you believe this scholarship will support their participation and growth through the Ignite experience.

Are you willing to provide a testimonial video clip or statement following Ignite to share your experience?

NoYes

Team Information

Requested # of players

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Up to 18 players may be registered per team, with 11 players allowed on the field at one time. A maximum of 13 players may receive scholarships per team. An additional 5 tickets may be purchased if desired and available for purchase.

Requested # of coaches/chaperones

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A maximum of three adult coaches are allowed on the team bench. A maximum of 2 adult coaches may receive scholarships per team. One additional adult coach ticket may be purchased if desired and available for purchase.

Are your players male or female?

Uniform Color

Team Name

Agreements

I understand I am responsible for all coach and player travel fees to and from Ignite by 4-H.

Agree

I understand this is an application form and my tickets are not confirmed until I receive confirmation from National 4-H Council.

Agree

I understand I must provide my full roster including guest names and birth dates by Friday, October 31, 2025 or my team may be unable to attend Ignite.

Agree