SCHOLARSHIPS

The Chelsea Piers Foundation provides scholarships to help young athletes and their families access sports programs and life-changing opportunities in New York and Connecticut. Please review the requirements and deadlines below before applying.

Scholarship applications are currently closed for Fall 2025, Winter 2025, and Spring 2026 classes at all venues, as well as Stamford, CT Competitive Swim.


Please review the information below for upcoming openings, eligibility requirements, application deadlines.

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Application Deadlines & Requirements

  • Applicants must submit their scholarship applications via the online portal by the specified deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

    Spring Hockey - Sky Rink
    Applications closed March 1, 2025

    Competitive Team Spring Soccer - Stamford, CT
    Applications closed April 1, 2025

    Summer Camps
    Applications closed April 13, 2025

    Competitive Team Gymnastics - Stamford CT
    Applications closed June 4, 2025

    Competitive Team Swim - Stamford, CT
    Applications closed August 20, 2025

    Fall, Winter, and Spring Classes and Teams - Field House NY, Field House Brooklyn, & Stamford CT
    Fall Hockey & Figure Skating - Sky Rink
    Applications closed August 15, 2025

    Competitive Team Winter Soccer, Swim, & Volleyball - Stamford, CT
    Applications open October 13, 2025
    Applications close November 1, 2025

  • Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria, which includes financial information, and number of dependents. Please use the two most recent years of tax returns.

    If applicable, we will review additional materials including proof of SNAP and/or Public Assistance where the applying parent/guardian and child’s names both appear.

  • Parents are required to complete a separate scholarship application form for each child. This form includes personal information, financial information, and supporting documents or statements, as requested.

     If you anticipate involvement in a camp, class, or competitive teams, please apply during the above timelines. If you are interested in joining a competitive team, please follow the same timelines, regardless of pending acceptance, try-outs, or participation eligibility.

  • Applicants must submit their applications electronically via our online portal. 

    Incomplete applications will not be processed.

  • Chelsea Piers Foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to cap each season’s scholarships based on availability or until spots are filled. Apply early and on time to ensure consideration.

AWARD NOTIFICATION

  • All applicants will be notified of the scholarship committee's decisions on the following dates, or by checking your application account portal. Successful applicants will receive notification of their award, and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the decision on the following schedule:

    Summer Camps
    Applicants will be notified no later than April 28, 2025

    Gymnastics - Stamford CT
    Applicants will be notified no later than June 16, 2025

    Fall Swim - Stamford, CT
    Applicants will be notified no later than August 30, 2025

    Fall, Winter, and Spring Classes and Teams - Field House NY, Field House Brooklyn, & Stamford CT
    Fall Hockey & Figure Skating - Sky Rink
    Applicants will be notified no later than August 29, 2025

    Winter Soccer, Swim, & Volleyball - Stamford, CT
    Applicants will be notified no later than December 1, 2025

  • Scholarship recipients must acknowledge the acceptance of their award and follow necessary enrollment steps outlined in the confirmation letter. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being awarded to an alternate applicant.

  • Chelsea Piers cannot hold spots in classes without payment.  NO registrations will be taken without valid payment. If you cancel your child’s class, your portion of the scholarship payment will not be refunded or credited for any future class.

  • Scholarship recipients will be required to complete a post program survey, and future funds may be contingent on completing the requested information.

ReSTRICTIONS

  • Scholarships are reserved for students aged 5-16 (5-18 for competitive teams), based on their age at the last eligible day to enroll.

  • Class scholarships are available one (1) per child per quarter or trimester, depending on location.

  • Chelsea Piers Foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to cap each season’s scholarships based on availability or until spots are filled. Apply early and on time to ensure consideration.

  • Scholarships cannot be applied to individual or group private lessons.

  • Chelsea Piers Foundation reserves the right to cap the number of scholarships on each competitive team, as necessary.

  • Scholarships do NOT include transportation or after-care.

  • Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn scholarships are available for Gymnastics/Ninja, Field, and Court classes only. 

  • All camps, including Hockey, Skating, Gymnastics, Ninja, Soccer and Camp Chelsea, are limited to one week.

    For inquiries about Camp Chelsea in Connecticut, please email Rebecca Semenetz at ctscholarships@chelseapiersfoundation.org.

  • Scholarship offers may be rescinded at any time if students or families fail to meet the behavioral standards set by the Chelsea Piers staff, display poor attendance, or failure to make payment on time.  In addition, if these behavioral and attendance standards are not met, you will not be eligible for future scholarships.

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOuR APPLICATION?

NYC SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT

For inquiries about scholarships at Chelsea Piers NYC, Brooklyn Field House, or Sky Rink contact, Jessica Burgos.

Connecticut
SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT

For inquiries about scholarships at Chelsea Piers Athletic Complex in Stamford, CT scholarships, contact Rebecca Semenetz.

Nonprofit Grants & General Inquiries

For all other inquiries or to apply for non-profit organizational grants, contact Executive Director, Alex McKhann.