Challenge Sports Soccer Tournaments

College Scholarships

For the 16th year, Florida Challenge Sports Events will be awarding scholarships to high school students entering college in the Summer or Fall.

Awards in the amount of $500 will be made to two or more students graduating from high school in May/June 2013.  

Scholarships will be given to students who demonstrate a high level of cooperation, sportsmanship and fairness

in athletic competition, academics, and other aspects of their lives.

Any student who has participated in a Challenge Soccer Tournament either as a player, referee or volunteer is eligible to apply.

 Eligibility Criteria:

    1.  Applicant must be graduating from high school in May/June 2013.

    2.  Applicant must have been accepted or anticipates being accepted to an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.

    3.  Applicant must have participated as a player, volunteer or referee in at least one Challenge Soccer Tournament.

    4.  Applicant must submit 2 letters of recommendation from coach, teacher, administrator, or peer, affirming the applicant’s consistent record of

         sportsmanship, fair play and positive attitude

Scholarship Application

Application deadline May 10, 2013

Where Are They Now?

Update on some past Challenge Sports Scholarship Winners

Scholarship Recipients 2012...

2012 Scholarship recipients are Jacob Ivey-Carlton and Matthew Elder

Jacob Ivey-Carlton

Matthew Elder

Jacob Ivey-Carlton, a graduate of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne FL, and Matthew Elder, a graduate of Pompano Beach High School in Pompano Beach FL, were named as recipients of the 2012 Challenge Sports College Scholarships, awarded by Florida Challenge Sports Events, Inc. of Melbourne FL.  The Scholarships were awarded based on demonstration of sportsmanship and fair play in athletic competition, academics and other aspects of life. 

Jacob will attend the University of North Florida in Jacksonville FL, and major in Sports Management.  Matthew will attend Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers FL, where he will study Biomedical Engineering.  Each will receive $500 toward tuition, books, or room and board for the 2012/2013 college school year. 

Congratulations to the winners and the finalists and good luck in meeting the Challenges of college.

Scholarship Recipients Past Years...

Congratulations to the winners and good luck in meeting the Challenges of college!

2011

Allison Downie, Ellery Rose Gainza and Jason McKibben

awarded Florida Challenge Sports Soccer Scholarships for 2011

Allison Downie, a graduate of Satellite High School in Satellite Beach FL, Ellery Rose Gainza, a graduate of Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando FL, and Jason McKibben, a graduate of Eau Gallie High School, in Melbourne FL, were named as recipients of the 2011 Challenge Sports College Scholarships, awarded by Florida Challenge Sports Events, Inc. of Melbourne FL.  The Scholarships were awarded based on demonstration of sportsmanship and fair play in athletic competition, academics and other aspects of life. 

Allison will attend Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne FL, and major in Sports Management.  Ellery will attend the University of North Florida in Jacksonville FL, where she will study Nursing and American Sign Language.  Jason will attend the University of Florida in Gainesville FL, and major in International Relations.  Each will receive $500 toward tuition, books, or room and board for the 2011/2012 college school year. 

This year the Challenge Sports Scholarships were presented in Honor and Memory of Myles Freeberg.  Myles was hit by a distracted driver and died in July 2010.  Myles attended Viera High School in Melbourne FL and would have applied for the Challenge Sports Scholarship this year.  Myles played soccer for Viera High School and competitive soccer for local soccer clubs.  more about Myles

Myles Anders Freeberg

May 19, 1993 - July 8, 2010

2010

Jessica Bartlett, Heather Botelho, Sabrina Stackhouse and Kristen Weeks

awarded Florida Challenge Sports Soccer Scholarships for 2010

Heather Botelho

Jessica Bartlett

Sabrina Stackhouse

Kristen Weeks

 Jessica Bartlett, a graduate of Melbourne High School in Melbourne FL, Heather Botelho, a graduate of Bayside High School in Palm Bay  FL, Sabrina Stackhouse, a graduate of Melbourne High School in Melbourne FL, and Kristen Weeks a graduate of Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake FL, were named as recipients of the 2010 Challenge Sports College Scholarships, awarded by Florida Challenge Sports Events, Inc. of Melbourne FL.  The Scholarships were awarded based on demonstration of sportsmanship and fair play in athletic competition, academics and other aspects of life.

Jessica will attend the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg MS, and major in Exercise Science.  Heather will attend the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville FL, where she will major in Education. Sabrina will attend the University of Florida, in Gainesville FL, and is planning to study Medicine or Biomedical Engineering.  Kristen will attend Polk State College in Winter Haven FL, and major in General Education.  Each will receive $500 toward tuition, books, or room and board for the 2010/2011 college school year. 

2009

Lance Freeberg, Glenn William Hunt, Shane McKibben and Casey Runte

awarded Florida Challenge Sports Soccer Scholarships for 2009

Lance Freeberg

Glenn William Hunt

Shane McKibben

Casey Runte

Lance Freeberg, a graduate of Viera High School in Viera FL, Glenn William Hunt, a graduate of Fernandina Beach High School in Fernandina Beach FL, Shane McKibben, a graduate of EauGallie High School in Melbourne FL, and Casey Runte a graduate of Melbourne Central Catholic High School in Melbourne FL, were named as recipients of the 2009 Challenge Sports College Scholarships, awarded by Florida Challenge Sports Events, Inc. of Melbourne FL.  The Scholarships were awarded based on demonstration of sportsmanship and fair play in athletic competition, academics and other aspects of life.

Glenn William Hunt will attend the University of Central Florida in Orlando, and major in History. Lance, Shane and Casey will attend the University of Florida, in Gainesville where  Lance will study Criminology, Shane will major in Materials Science and Engineering and Casey will major in Biology - pr-vet..  Each will receive $400 toward tuition, books, or room and board for the 2009/2010 school year. 

2008

April Kathryn Perry, Caitlyn LeClair, Ericka Miller, Jessica LeClair

awarded Florida Challenge Sports Soccer Scholarships for 2008

April Kathryn Perry

Caitlyn LeClair

Ericka Miller

Jessica LeClair

press release July 2008

April Kathryn Perry, a graduate of Hollywood Hills High School, Caitlyn LeClair, a graduate of Melbourne High School, Ericka Miller, a graduate of Melbourne Central Catholic High School and Jessica LeClair, a graduate of Melbourne High School, were named as recipients of the 2008 Challenge Sports College Scholarships, awarded by Florida Challenge Sports Events, Inc. of Melbourne FL.  The Scholarships were awarded based on demonstration of sportsmanship and fair play in athletic competition, academics and other aspects of life.

April will attend Florida International University in Miami and study Engineering. Caitlyn and Jessica will attend the University of Central Florida in Orlando FL.  Ericka will attend the University of Florida in Gainesville FL, and study Medicine/Law.  Each will receive $400 toward tuition, books, or room and board for the 2008/2009 school year. 

Other outstanding applicants who were finalists in the selection process were Mallory Crownover of Edgewater High School, Nicholas Joseph DeNardis and Alexis Pereira of Eau Gallie High School, Samantha Fairchild of Rockledge High School, Eric Lynch of Merritt Island High School, Michael Pafias of Melbourne High School, Sonja Sahlsten of Lake Highland Preparatory School, Kelli Siters of St. Lucie West Centennial High School and Donald Justin Smith of New Covenant Christian School.

2007

press release June 2007

Andrew Brooks, a graduate of Satellite Beach High School, Caleib Lynch, a graduate of Merritt Island High School, James Watson Powell, a graduate of Apopka High School and Katrina Stackhouse, a graduate of Melbourne High School, were named as recipients of the 2007 Challenge Sports College Scholarships, awarded by Florida Challenge Sports Events, Inc. of Melbourne FL.  The Scholarships were awarded based on demonstration of sportsmanship and fair play in athletic competition, academics and other aspects of life.

Andrew and Katrina will attend the University of Central Florida in Orlando FL. Andrew will major in Business and Katrina will study Clinical Health Sciences.  James will attend Rollins College in Winter Park FL and study Music.  Calieb will attend Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne FL where he will major in Business Administration.  Each will receive $400 toward tuition, books, or room and board for the 2007/2008 school year. 

Other outstanding applicants who were finalists in the selection process were Ashley Haas of Rockledge High School, Rachel Morris of Astronaut High School, Kaitlin Hardcastle of Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School and Lindsay Wainikainen of Palm Bay  High School.

2006

Jessica Burgess, Jeffrey Grosholz and Joy Powell

awarded Florida Challenge Sports Soccer Scholarships for 2006

 Jessica Burgess                                 Jeffrey Grosholz                                    Joy Powell

press release June 2006

Jessica L. Burgess, a graduate of Satellite High School, Jeffrey Grosholz, a graduate of Rockledge High School and Joy Powell, a graduate of Apopka High School were named as recipients of the 2006 Challenge Sports College Scholarships, awarded by Florida Challenge Sports Events, Inc. of Melbourne Florida.  The Scholarships were awarded based on demonstration of sportsmanship and fair play in athletic competition, academics and other aspects of life.

Jessica will attend the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL, and study mass communications and physical therapy, Jeffrey will attend Florida State University where he will major in history, and Joy will attend Rollins College, where she will major in business  Each will receive $400 toward tuition, books, or room and board for the 2006/2007 school year. 

Other outstanding applicants who were finalists in the selection process were Stephanie Balanoff of Winter Park High School, Kyle Longville of Cocoa Beach High School, Katy Powers of Bronson High School, and Ashley Stack of Melbourne Central Catholic High School.

2005

Kristen E. Becker and Raymond J. de Cuba II

awarded Florida Challenge Sports Soccer Scholarships for 2005

press release June 2005

Kristen E. Becker, a graduate of Palm Bay High School, and Raymond J. de Cuba II, a graduate of Sebastian River. High School, were named as the two winners of the 2005 Challenge Sports Soccer College Scholarships, awarded  by Florida Challenge Sports Events, Inc. of Melbourne.  The Scholarships were awarded based on demonstration of sportsmanship and fair play in athletic competition, academics and other aspects of life.

Kristen will attend Long Island University in Brookville, NY, and study Elementary Education and Raymond will attend Rollins College, where he will study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  Each will receive $400 toward tuition, books, or room and board for the 2005/2006 school year. 

Other outstanding applicants who were finalists in the selection process were Jessie Hall of Orange Park High School, Geoffrey Kvasnok of Eau Gallie High School, Brittany Ponder and Caitlin Lewis both of Melbourne Central Catholic High School.

2004

Patricia Lynn Spielman and Chris Burcham

awarded Florida Challenge Sports Soccer Scholarships for 2004