Youth Scholarship Foundation
Supporting Outstanding Youth Through College & Trade Scholarships
Champion Force Athletics Youth Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and classified as a Private Foundation under the Internal Revenue Service.
In 2015 Champion Force started their Youth Scholarship Foundation in hopes of providing college or trade school scholarships to our students. We believe that there is no better gift than the gift of knowledge. In the last 5 years we have been able to give 6 times more than our first 5 years! It is our goal to continue this growth and award as many scholarships as possible.
The number of scholarships and amounts awarded each year is based on, without limitation, the amount of donations received through our sweepstakes fundraiser, Champion Force Athletics program financial success, as well as number of applicants.
It is CFAYSF’s mission to support our youth by providing college scholarships to youth who have demonstrated the motivation and character to contribute to their community and succeed in their personal life as demonstrated by their academic effort, participation in youth athletic activities, and a thoughtful philosophy on the value of participation in youth activities.
2015 – $20,000
2016 – $20,000
2017 – $20,000
2018 – $20,000
2019 – $20,000
2020 – $20,000
2021 – $40,000
2022 – $60,000
2023 – $100,000
2024 – $120,000
Total Scholarships Awarded: $440,000
Scholarship Criteria
(based on 2024’s recipients, subject to changes)
- Applicants must submit the application packets (items listed below) to CFAYSF, via Champion Force Google Sheet by the deadline (deadlines will be announced via Facebook post and communication to our coaching staff).
- Applicants must be current high school seniors and graduating with the class of 2025.
- Student Information – the APPLICANT (NOT parents/guardian) must provide all information requested in this section.
- Uploads:
- Essay – Must be typed, double spaced, 2 pages in length and in PDF format. The topic othe essay is why should CFAYSF consider you for one of the scholarships based on the mission noted above. The formatting for this essay along with the topicare prerequisites for the scholarship application.
- High School Transcripts – Must include your cumulative GPA from freshman year through first semester of senior year.
- Applicant Agreement – Applicant must agree to the terms listed in the attachment. A copy of the agreed upon terms will be included with other uploaded documents upon submission.
- Applicants applying for CFAYSF’s Scholarship Award must have participated in at least 3 years (or 6 seasons) of CFA and must be a current student (applies only to the following states AL, DE, KY, IN, MI, MN, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN).
- Applicants must have a high school cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 as well as a 3.2 GPA in the first semester of senior year (if your school system recognizes trimesters then we will look at the 2 trimesters GPA of current year).
Board Members
Stephanie Camling
President
Stefanie Camling has been on the board since the scholarship program began. She has a background in competitive twirling, dance, and cheerleading. Stefanie started with the company teaching baton, coaching cheer, judging, and as a judge’s chairperson.
Stefanie has been in K-12 education for 29 years. She has been a teacher, advisor, and coach at the high school level. She has been in administration at the middle and elementary schools for seven years.
Stefanie resides in Grand Rapids, MI with her husband Tom, son Tommy, and daughter Sara Marie.
Ryan Pollice
Treasurer
Ryan Pollice played a key role in the development and launch of the scholarship program and has been on the board start in 2015. Ryan is a Certified Public Accountant and has a background in public and corporate accounting. In 2018 Ryan transitioned from a public accounting firm to taking on the role of Chief Financial Officer of Champion Force Athletics.
Prior to obtaining his accounting degree Ryan severed in the United States Marine Corp. He also earned his Journeyman electrician’s license and practiced as an electrician for several years after his military service. Ryan was able to attend college as a non-traditional student due to the financial help of the GI Bill and Scholarships. This inspired Ryan to be a part of CFAYSF.
Ryan lives in Michigan with his wife and two Bulldogs. They have two adult daughters that they love to spend their time with.
Leila Schumacher
Secretary
Leila Schumacher has been a CFAYSF board member for 4 years. Leila is Champion Force Athletics Alumni, class of 2014. After 10 years with CFA Leila earned a position on the Davenport University Competitive Cheerleading team. While at Davenport her team won 6 National Championships. Leila earned a degree in Business-to-Business Marketing. After several years of event planning and managing for a large national non-profit organization, she decided to return to her roots. In 2023 Leila joined the CFA corporate staff as a Class Operations Assistant.
Leila is a mother to a wonderful and rambunctious 2-year-old boy, and two fluffy dogs. She enjoys reading, traveling with her family, and being part of the cheerleading world!