National Premier Scholarships
Each year, Lakeshore Lacrosse offers three need-based scholarships, covering the annual season fee to National Premier League players. Two of these scholarships, Coaches Make a Difference Scholarship and Capture the Spirit Scholarship, are offered for high school players, and one, For the Love of the Game Scholarship, is offered for a middle school player.
Coaches Make a Difference Scholarship
High School
Lakeshore’s Coaches Make a Difference Scholarship is named each year in honor of a Lakeshore coach who has contributed to the success of our program through her hard work, positive attitude and dedication. She challenges her players to achieve their best, as women and as athletes.
Capture the Spirit Scholarship
Named in honor of Connie Loftis
High School
For her dedication, amazing spirit and the lasting images she has captured with her camera, Lakeshore’s Capture the Spirit Scholarship is named in honor of Connie Loftis. Connie has shared her immense talent as a photographer memorializing the wonderful moments our players, coaches, referees and families have had participating in Lakeshore games and events. She never stops inspiring and influencing the participants of Lakeshore Lacrosse.
For the Love of the Game Scholarship
Named in honor of CarolLynn Ellison
Middle School
Lakeshore’s For the Love of the Game Scholarship is named in honor of CarolLynn Ellison—for her love of, and dedication to, the players and families of Lakeshore Lacrosse. CarolLynn exudes positivity, and her warmth and caring are evident to everyone who meets her.
Who Qualifies
In order to qualify for a scholarship, one of the following situations must exist for the applicant:
Situation 1
The player is currently receiving assistance from Free or Reduced School Lunch, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Aid for Dependent Children (Welfare), Foster Care and/or Medicaid. Please provide a copy of official documentation as proof of need.
Situation 2
Economic hardship exists due to loss of job, death of income producing spouse, divorce, life threatening illness and/or major catastrophe. Please provide any documentation as proof of need.
What the Scholarship Covers
The scholarship covers the 2024 annual season fee (spring/summer + fall). The annual season fee includes all tournament fees, but does not include airfare to tournaments, uniforms, recruiting packages or any winter tournaments. Scholarships provided may also be % of tuition rather than full tuition and is at the discretion of Lakeshore Lacrosse.
How to Apply
In order to apply for the scholarship, the following documentation must be completed and sent by the deadline dates below to gwen@lakeshorelacrosse.com or to Lakeshore Lacrosse, 650 W Grand Ave, Suite 111, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
Parent Essay (250 words or less) explaining financial circumstances and any documentation of proof that is available.
Player Essay (250 words or less) explaining how playing lacrosse has impacted your life and what playing for Lakeshore means to you.
Lakeshore Club Scholarship Application. Please email gwen@lakeshorelacrosse.com for a copy if needed.
Deadline
Application due: February 10th
* Players will be notified shortly after the deadline
How Scholarships are Awarded
Players and Parents must submit all documentation by the deadline in order to be considered for a scholarship. Applications and supporting documentation should be sent to Lakeshore Lacrosse’s Controller, Gwen Tegart at gwen@lakeshorelacrosse.com. The documentation will then be forwarded to a panel for anonymous review.
Additional Requirements
The recipient must comply with the National Premier Player Policy.
A scholarship recipient’s account must be in good standing (all balances have been paid or are on a payment plan).