U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund Scholarship

Name: U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies

Information and Eligibility:
The U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund Scholarship supports competitive figure skaters who demonstrate exceptional dedication to the sport while pursuing their academic goals. Created in honor of the skaters, coaches and officials who perished in the 1961 Sabena Flight 548 crash, the Memorial Fund helps talented skaters continue training and education without financial barriers.

The scholarship is awarded to skaters who have shown commitment, sportsmanship and excellence both on the ice and in the classroom. Funds may be used for various educational expenses and, in some cases, training costs that support the athlete’s continued development. Applicants are evaluated holistically on skating achievements, academic performance, character and volunteer involvement.

Eligibility criteria typically include:

• Membership: Must be a current member of U.S. Figure Skating.
• Skating Level: Applicants should be actively training and competing in qualifying U.S. Figure Skating events.
• Academic Standing: Must demonstrate strong academic performance and be enrolled in school or pursuing higher education.
• Character: Must show sportsmanship, leadership and commitment to community values.

Application Requirements:

• Completed U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund application form.
• Official or unofficial academic transcript.
• Résumé detailing skating accomplishments, training history and competition results.
• Letters of recommendation from coaches, teachers or mentors.
• Personal statement outlining athletic goals, academic plans and financial need.

Selection Criteria:

• Excellence and potential in competitive figure skating.
• Strong academic commitment and performance.
• Demonstrated character, leadership and sportsmanship.
• Clarity of goals and financial need based on application materials.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship funds may support education and, in some cases, training-related expenses.
• Awards honor the legacy of the 1961 U.S. World Team and promote the future of American figure skating.
• Multiple awards may be granted each year depending on available funding.

Deadline:

• January

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