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NONPROFIT 501 C3
Champions Fund
Sports Emporium Champions Fund
A Permanent Scholarship Endowment
Removing Barriers • Creating Opportunities • Building Futures
Every Child Deserves the Opportunity to Play
At The Sports Emporium, we believe sports are about much more than wins and losses.
Sports build confidence, leadership, teamwork, resilience, friendships, and character. Every child deserves the opportunity to experience those benefits, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
The Sports Emporium Champions Fund is a permanent scholarship endowment dedicated to helping youth athletes participate in Sports Emporium programs for generations to come.
Our Mission
The Sports Emporium Champions Fund exists to ensure financial circumstances never prevent a child from experiencing the life-changing benefits of sports.
Why We Created the Champions Fund
Every season we meet families who want to give their child the opportunity to play but face financial challenges.
The Champions Fund removes those barriers so more children can:
- Learn
- Grow
- Compete
- Belong
Eligible Programs
Scholarships may be used for:
- Sports Emporium Juniors Program
- Yeti Youth Flag Football
- Youth Soccer Leagues
- Camps & Clinics
- School Break Camps
- Player Development Academy
- Small Group Training
- Specialty Training Programs
- Future qualifying Sports Emporium youth programs
Scholarship Levels
Scholarship |
Award |
|---|---|
| Champion Scholarship | Up to 100% |
| Athlete Scholarship | Up to 50% |
| Opportunity Scholarship | Up to 25% |
Growing Our Impact
| Year | Scholarships Available |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Up to $12,500 |
| Year 2 | Up to $25,000 |
| Year 3 | Up to $37,500 |
| Year 4+ | $50,000+ annually |
How It Works
- Complete the online scholarship application.
- Applications are reviewed confidentially by the Sports Emporium Scholarship Committee.
- Awards are based on family circumstances and available funding.
- Scholarships are applied directly to Sports Emporium program fees.
The Champions Fund Promise
Simple
Applying should never feel overwhelming.
Respectful
Every family deserves dignity and compassion.
Confidential
Every application is reviewed confidentially.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Any youth athlete under age 18 participating in an eligible Sports Emporium youth program.
Do I complete the full application every season?
No. Families complete the full application only once. Future requests require only a brief Returning Family Scholarship Update.
Is my application confidential?
Yes. Every application is reviewed confidentially by the Sports Emporium Scholarship Committee.
How are scholarships applied?
Awards are applied directly to Sports Emporium program fees.
Can I apply again?
Yes. Families are encouraged to apply whenever assistance is needed.
Donor Recognition
The Sports Emporium Champions Fund was established through the extraordinary generosity of New Dermatology and Dr. Kevan Lewis.
Their transformational gift created a permanent scholarship endowment that will impact youth athletes throughout Northeast Wisconsin for generations to come.
Our Commitment
At The Sports Emporium, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover what sports can teach.
The Sports Emporium Champions Fund is our commitment to making that opportunity possible—for every family, every season, and for generations to come.
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Apply Today!
If scholarship assistance would help your family participate in Sports Emporium programs, we encourage you to apply today.