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The ACA is committed to breaking down barriers so that all teens in Arizona have access to the benefits of cycling. We have partnered with Giant Bicycles to expand opportunities for underserved and underrepresented youth. The ACA Vía Scholarship is valued at over $1,600 and provides selected student-athletes with:

  • Giant Talon 1 or Liv Tempt 1 mountain bike
  • Helmet, shoes, and other bike accessories
  • Team jersey stipend paid to their team
  • Financial assistance to cover all registration and entry fees for a full season of racing

Ten scholarships will be awarded in 2023, to five boys and five girls. An application can be filed on behalf of a student-athlete by a coach, parent, or the student-athlete.

ELIGIBITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Arizona youth who will be in grades 6-12 during the 2023 season
  • Registered or plan to register for the 2023 season
    • Independent riders (i.e., riders not affiliated with a registered team) are not eligible for a Vía Scholarship award
  • Have an ACA-licensed head coach/team director, and the required number of ACA-licensed coaches to accommodate the number of student-athletes on the team (or be taking steps to have an ACA-licensed head coach/team director and the required number of coaches)
  • Demonstrate a financial need, as determined by the application process
  • Demonstrate that scholarship recipient will have transportation to and from practices and events, and have access to places to ride
  • Agree that the team will take initial possession of the bike, and store, transport, and maintain the bike during the season as needed, and that the scholarship recipient will retain personal possession of their bike at the end of the season, based on an agreed upon set of expectations, ones that are applicable to all student-athletes on the team

TIMELINE

  • April 15 – June 15: Application window
  • Mid to late June: Vía Scholarship committee reviews applications and selects recipients
  • June 30: Selected recipients notified and distributions begin