Scholarships

We understand that not everyone can afford program fees. Therefore, we have set up a scholarship system for those who need assistance. If approved, your Scholarship can cover anywhere from 40% - 90% of our program fees.

Scholarships must be renewed each year.

To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be a current member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue and meet the family size/income requirements set by our organization. Please note, our household income requirements are proprietary and cannot be shared externally.

A scholarship application alone does not register the participant, nor does it reserve space in a program. You will be notified once your scholarship has been reviewed. Please allow 10 business days for the scholarship process to be completed.

How do I apply?

Please download our Scholarship Application below, and review the first page Checklist for required forms.

Scholarship Application, Fillable Version

Scholarship Application, Print Friendly Version

Solicitud de Beca en Español, Versión Rellenable

Solicitud de Beca en Español, Versión Imprimible

*Scholarships Will Not Be Reviewed Until All Required Documents Are Provided. We Will Not Collect Documents Individually*

What documents do I provide?

• Completed Application WITH the following required documents for each financially responsible guardian listed on the application.
  • Most recent tax season’s 1040 tax form
  • Two most recent paystubs​
• When paystubs or 1040s are not an option, please contact the Club for possible alternative documents. This documentation may include:
  • ​Annual Wage Statement
  • Child Support Award Letter
  • Employer Severance Letter
  • Social Security Award Letter
  • TANF Letter
  • Unemployment Documents

Employee Wage Data Statements can be obtained online through the Employment Security Department. Once you create an account and log in, click on the hyperlink that says, “Look up your past wages”. You can print the document, or save it by clicking “Print” and changing the Destination or Printer to “Save as PDF”.

​Please submit your completed scholarship applications by email to: scholarship@bgcbellevue.org

What if my documentation does not reflect my current financial situation?

We understand that income can change. Any documentation to show the circumstances of your change may be taken under consideration (court orders, child support modifications, loss of job, etc…). Please note that scholarships are for low income individuals. Changes in debt-to-income ratio will not be a determining factor in eligibility.

How to register with a scholarship:

Please submit all scholarship documentation prior to registering for a program. You will not know if your family qualifies for a scholarship or what the rate will be until your application is processed which on average is a ten business day turn around time.

Once your scholarship is awarded, the assistance level will be assigned to the member and will automatically adjust when doing your online registration for any program the scholarship applies to.

Is there anything a scholarship does not cover?

Each child participating in a Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue program will need a current membership. Memberships are current for 1 year from your purchase date. Membership fees, materials fees, field trip fees, and late pick up fees are charges where the scholarship rate is not applied.

What can I do if I have a foster child or a child in kinship care and grandfamilies ?

If you have custody of a foster child, a child in kinship care or grandfamilies please contact the Club before any registration process is started.  Staff will be able to let you know of any financial assistance the Club may be able to give.

FREE CLUB MEMBERSHIP with select Apple Health insurance providers:

Do you have Apple Health insurance through one of these providers? Your child's Club membership may be free!

Amerigroup RealSolutions

Community Health Plan of Washington

Molina Healthcare

Coordinated Care

UnitedHealthcare

Please bring a copy of your insurance card to our Downtown Club and we can assist you with claiming your free Club membership.

Please note: we will not provide refunds to prior membership purchases. A membership alone does not register a participant for a program nor does it guarantee space in a program. Programs may include additional fees.