Lakota Athletic Participation Fee Fund To Help Families with Cost of Athletics  

Thanks to a private donor, Lakota families looking for assistance with their children's athletic fees now have the opportunity to apply for assistance.  A new Fund held at The Community Foundation has been established to cover half of the athletic fee assessed to students participating in sports within Lakota Schools.

This scholarship opportunity is for Junior and Senior High students.  Families interested in submitting an application for consideration must submit a letter to The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty indicating their desire for assistance. The letter should include a rationalization and insight into the family's hardship, the benefit the student will receive from athletic participation and insight into the family's ability to cover half of the athletic fee charged to the student. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee of West Chester and Liberty Township residents. Anyone in the community who has an interest in supporting this effort is encouraged to make a tax-deductible donation, of any amount, to the Lakota Athletic Participation Fee Fund.  Scholarships in the amount of $175 are awarded to Junior High Student and Senior High Students receive $275.

A limited number of scholarships are available. Only one scholarship per student will be awarded in a school year.  For more information contact Melissa Benedict at Melissa@wclfoundation.com