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Healthy Island Youth Initiative
Healthy Island Youth Initiative
Background
Island County Public Health (lead agency) and North Whidbey Park and Recreation District (fiscal agency) have partnered to provide scholarships to children and youth to encourage them to be physically active. Scholarship funds have been provided by Island Thrift. This program is a result of Island County’s Healthy Island Youth Initiative (HIYI), which helps increase physical activity and healthy nutrition opportunities for Island County youth.
Purpose
HIYI Scholarships can be requested to cover registration fees, equipment vouchers, and other expenses that are a barrier to a child/youth pursuing an organized physical activity anywhere throughout Island County. The goal of offering HIYI scholarships is to provide confidential support to Island County children and youth who, without this financial assistance, would not be able to participate in a physical activity that meets their interests. The HIYI Scholarship Program provides assistance to children and youth from low income families who are not currently being served by existing scholarship or fee waiver programs. The HIYI Scholarship Program provides opportunities for area youth to participate in sports and other physical activities and recognizes the important physical, mental, and character-building benefits such programs provide.
Eligibility
There is a limit to one scholarship per quarter per individual for a maximum amount $150. Individuals may apply for consecutive quarters. Scholarships are limited to individuals only. Groups and organizations are not eligible to apply.
To apply for a physical activity scholarship, please complete and submit the following application form:
Physical Activity Scholarship Application Form
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