SMBA Scholarship Program
The goal of the SMBA Scholarship Fund is to reduce financial barriers to participation in the sport of mountain biking and continue to foster a lifelong love of the sport among today’s youth. SMBA scholarships are funded through the generosity of donors and through this generosity, we are able to award a select number of scholarships annually. Awards may cover 25% - 100% of an applicant’s program fees.
A committee meets to review applications each year, and scholarship awards are determined by the following criteria:
Financial Need: household income (see income guidelines below), family size, and extenuating economic circumstances are all considered.
Merit/Motivation: a letter from both the athlete and their parent/guardian detailing the following: commitment to participation in SMBA, the positive impact participation will have, and key goals they will be able to meet through participation in SMBA.
Funds Available: The number of scholarships and their amount vary annually and is determined by the availability of funds each year.
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Scholarship awards cover a percentage of program fees for a session. The amount awarded may range between 25% - 100%.
The following income guidelines are used to determine eligibility for the baseline amount of scholarship award. Additional criteria are used to determine the final amount (merit, funds available, etc.).
Household Income Less than $65,000
Eligible to apply for following amounts: 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
Household Income $65,000 - $75,000
Eligible to apply for the following amounts: 25%, 50%, 75%
Household Income $75,000 - $95,000
Eligible to apply for the following amounts: 25%, 50%
Household Income $95,000 - $110, 000
Eligible to apply for the following amounts: 25%
Household Income over $110,000
Awards possible if there are additional funds available. Please only apply if participation is only possible with financial assistance.
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Must apply online (application button on this page)
Must submit the following supplemental forms:
Income/Tax Documentation forms from the previous year: 1040, 1099, 8283 are all acceptable forms
Athlete Letter: letter from athlete describing why they want to participate in SMBA, and their commitment to the program. (can be completed through the online application)
Parent/Guardian Letter: letter from parent/guarding describing why they would like to see their athlete participate in SMBA and detailing any extenuating circumstances for financial assistance not reflected in income forms (can be completed through online application)
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Applications must be submitted 1 month before the beginning of the session for which you are applying.
Awards may not be used for program fees that have already been paid.
Following deadlines for 2026
Spring Session - March 1st
Summer Session - May 1st
Fall Session - July 31st
Full Season - March 1st