Jeff Rickel Scholarship

American Youth Soccer Organization
Palos Verdes Region 10
Jeff Rickel Memorial Scholarship

Rickel's View of Sportsmanship

Past Rickel Scholarship Winners

Palos Verdes Region 10 is pleased to offer the Jeff Rickel Memorial Scholarship. The Jeff Rickel Memorial Scholarship is a $2,000 non-renewable scholarship awarded to a college-bound high school senior or seniors who reside on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The scholarship is named for Jeff Rickel (1963-2003), who coached his young daughter’s teams for three years in Region 10 before he succumbed to cancer. Jeff was a remarkable individual in many ways, not the least was his contribution to Region 10. In each of the three years he coached in Region 10, his teams were awarded the Sportsmanship Award. He set a fine example for his young charges on and off the field.

Who May Apply:
Any college-bound high school senior who has been a youth volunteer and:

Has given demonstrable service to Region 10 in the form of refereeing, coaching, assistant coaching, support on Opening or Closing Day, King/Queen of the Hill, and/or Used Uniform Donations, among others. Favorable consideration will be given to those applicants who have consistently played in AYSO, including at more senior levels.
Has applied to a 2- or 4-year college or university, enrollment to commence in the fall following high school graduation; and
Favorable consideration will be given to those applicants who have consistently played in AYSO, including at the more senior levels (U12 and higher).

How to Apply:

Download the Application by clicking here ;
Complete the Application, including the required essay;
Obtain a letter from an adult who can attest to your service to Region 10;
E-mail the completed Application to jeffrickelscholarship@hotmail.com and "CC" to aysorc@gmail.com OR mail the completed application to AYSO Region 10, ATTN: Jeff Rickel Scholarship, P.O. Box 2302, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274. For the 2023-2024 application, both emailed and mailed application deadline is December 31, 2023.

Be an AYSO Region 10 Rickel Scholar!!!