USSCA North Americans - Young Adult Grant Application

FUNDING REQUEST GUIDELINES & APPLICATION

Purpose:

To encourage young adult sailors to participate in the 2026 USSCA North Americans in Barrington, Rhode Island and to encourage their participation in future events.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen aged 19 (will turn 19 in 2026) to 25 (will not turn 26 in 2026)

Please submit your application by May 1 to give the Committee time to review the application and respond in a timely manner, and for the recipient to make plans to register and travel.

Conduct:

A competitor’s actions, both on and off the water, must reflect well on the individual as well as the International Sunfish Class Association. Sportsmanlike actions, for example, include: (1) Be cooperative, supportive and respectful of other people and their property, (2) Sail within the Racing Rules of Sailing, and (3) Be gracious in victory or defeat.

Selection Process:

Financial help shall be awarded based on several factors including but not limited to: (1) Funds available, (2) Number of requests received. Notification of the status of a grant will be made within 10 days after May 1.

Please submit the application below to the best of your abilities.

Questions, please contact the class office info@sunfishclass.org.

Applicant's Full Name

Applicant's Email address

Applicant's Primary Phone

Applicant's Date of Birth

MM/DD/YYYY

Must be a U.S. citizen aged 19 (will turn 19 in 2026) to 25 (will not turn 26 in 2026)

Applicants Address

Amount of time sailing ISCA/Sunfish? (months/years)

List of ISCA/Sunfish (or similar boats) experience and events you've sailed in?

Who can recommend you for this scholarship? (Please provide contact information for this person)

What do you hope this experience can do for you?

Applicant Electronic Signature

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the preceding Grant terms and procedures and agree to follow the Terms above. Failure to do so will result in repayment obligation of all funds awarded by this Grant Committee.