SCHOLARSHIP AND OUTREACH INFORMATION

Coast Guard Blue Dolphins Swimming is devoted to nurturing swimmers as an entire athletes while taking pride in each swimmer's success both in and out of the pool. The mission of Coast Guard Blue Dolphins Swimming is to enhance our safe sport team environment which empowers every swimmer to achieve their full potential. It is our goal to promote team unity and the love of swimming in each of our swimmers. We respect eave other in all we do while seeking to grow as a team, as individuals, and as citizens. We take pride in every swimmer's success.

CGBD offers a scholarship program to assist swimmers and families who are unable to afford the expenses of a swim team.  We offer both full and partial scholarships. Scholarship funds are limited, and completion of the application does not guarantee assistance.  The distribution of scholarship funds will be based on the application and the availability of funds.  All determinations will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis. The CGBD Board of Directors will keep scholarship requests and financial details strictly confidential. 

Full and partial scholarships are open to new or returning families with an annual income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Families are eligible to apply for a full or partial scholarship to be applied to membership dues for the year.  Families are welcome to re-apply each year.  If you are interested in receiving financial help due to a disability, please complete the CGBD Scholarship Application.

Full and partial disability scholarships are open to new or returning families. Families are eligible to apply for a full or partial scholarship to be applied to membership dues for the year.  Families are welcome to re-apply each year. If you are interested in receiving financial help, please complete the CGBD Scholarship Application.

Current member families in good standing who do not otherwise meet income eligibility requirements may apply for full or partial scholarships if the family has experienced an unexpected financial hardship.

Swimmers must be age 18 or younger.

Virginia Swimming offers an outreach program giving eligible families a discount on USA Swimming registration and reimbursement for meet fees. CGBD is happy to assist eligible families with accessing these benefits.

Please do your best to provide complete information so that we can expedite your application. Please allow 14 business days for our board to consider your request. If you have questions please email Coach Jihan Minson at [email protected].