Youth Scholarships

The Foundation’s Youth Scholarship Program makes funds available for students in need, ensuring that all may participate in Park District programs. In 2023, our Scholarship coordinator awarded more than 80 scholarships to more than 30 different Park District programs. Scholarships are awarded to youth under the age of 18 without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability or national origin. Scholarship awards will be determined by our staff based on eligibility and availability.

Call Gabby Cliff or Aly Delatte at 217-422-5911 for more details.

Scholarship Policies

Scholarships are available to Decatur and Macon County residents for Decatur Park District programs. Scholarship assistance may be used towards Decatur Park District programs, recreation classes, and camps. Scholarship and other financial assistance MAY NOT be applied towards admission fees, food and beverages, merchandise, annual fitness memberships, annual aquatic membership, Decatur Park District Golf Course green fees or travel team expenses.

Submit completed scholarship form along with Program Registration form and required documentation to Gabrielle Cliff, Scholarship coordinator, Decatur Park District, 620 E, Riverside Ave, Decatur, Il 62621.

Download Scholarship Application
Donate to the Youth Scholarship Fund
Guidelines
  1. Application is confidential and is not a matter of public records.
  2. All information on the application must be true and accurate.
  3. Applications will be accepted with each program season: Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter
  4. All awards will be awarded on the basis of need and availability.
  5. Granting of scholarship assistance does not guarantee program availability.
  6. Application must be completed in full and all records must be presented before the applicant is considered for assistance.
  7. Decatur Parks Foundation reserves the right to deny the application.
  8. Each application will be reviewed and the information verified for the individuals eligibility.
  9. Income level will be factored into eligibility.
  10. Upon submission of a scholarship request, families will be notified in 10 business days or less of the scholarship status.