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City of Bozeman Recreation Department
Scholarship Program
Application forms available at the Beall Recreation Center, the Swim Center, or at www.bozeman.net
The City of Bozeman, Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to quality service and strives to
provide affordable recreation opportunities for everyone. Our Scholarship Program is designed to help
City of Bozeman Residents participate in activities that might otherwise be financially unfeasible.
Scholarship Statement:
Any resident of Bozeman who wishes to participate in a City of Bozeman sponsored recreation program,
and is in need of financial assistance, may apply for aid through the Bozeman Recreation Department’s
Scholarship Program.
All applicants must be a resident of Bozeman.
Families that are eligible for scholarships may apply for 25% to 100% of program costs and for a
maximum of three classes per household, during any fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Applications will be
reviewed by a committee to determine eligibility and scholarship amount.
Completion of this application does not guarantee a scholarship from the City of Bozeman. The
application must be completed, include necessary attachments, and be approved by the Recreation
Division before programs may be attended.
Steps for completing application:
1.Complete a scholarship application form
2.Complete an activity registration form
3.Send all completed forms to the Bozeman Recreation Department.
Applications will be reviewed the first week of every month. All scholarships are subject to availability of
funds and class space and are awarded on a first come first served basis.
The following is required with your application
1.Proof of residency (water bill, utility bill, etc.)
2.Class registration form
Mailing Address:
Bozeman Recreation Department
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
Confidentiality:
The City of Bozeman Recreation Department will use this application information for scholarship
approval only. Strict confidentiality will be maintained at all times during the decision making process.
Program leaders will not be informed of a participant’s scholarship status.
Scholarship Application
Please complete the following application with required documentation and return to the Bozeman
Recreation Department, applications will be reviewed the first week of every month.
Participant Name:___________________________________________________Age:____________
Address:_______________________________________City:________________State:____________
Parent/Guardian Name:__________________________Home Phone:_________Cell Phone:________
Number of Household Members:___________________
Program Requested:___________________________________________________________________
Scholarship Amount Requested: $___________
Total GROSS Household Income: $____________ Per year or month?__________
I affirm to the best of my knowledge that the above information is true and complete. I understand that
my information is confidential and will only be reviewed by the scholarship committee to determine
eligibility. A deliberate misrepresentation of the information will result in forfeiture of the scholarship
and may prohibit future eligibility in the City of Bozeman Scholarship Program.
Signature:_________________________________________________Date:______________________
In order to process this application, please include the following documentation:
1.Proof of City of Bozeman residency (water bill, utility bill, etc.)
2.Completed class registration form
The following chart with be used by the committee to help determine scholarship eligibility
The 2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Persons in family Poverty Guideline
1 10,830
2 14,570
3 18,310
4 22,050
5 25,790
6 29,530
7 33,270
8 37,010
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person
City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation Department
415 N. Bozeman Ave
Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or concerns
582-2910
Department Use Only:
Date Received:_________Date Reviewed:__________Documentation Received: Yes____No____
Scholarship approved: Yes____No_____Amount Approved:_______Date Applicant Contacted:_______