Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships

The Morro Bay Youth Sailing Foundation provides opportunities for local youth to learn the art and skill of sailing.

Learn to Sail Scholarships

All youth scholarships for summer of 2024 have been awarded.

Sailing Instructor Scholarships

Scholarships are available to help you become a U.S. Sailing Certified Small Boat Instructor with the intent to teach youth sailing in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Sailing Instructor Scholarships are offered by the Morro Bay Youth Sailing Foundation (MBYSF).  Being awarded a scholarship is not an offer of employment.  Contact the coordinator of the ‘Learn to Sail’ program at the Morro Bay Yacht Club, Bob Schwenoha or the Junior Advisor of the Morro Bay Junior Yacht Club, Chris Matson, to investigate employment opportunities.  These are separate organizations from the MBYSF.

Scholarship Details

A scholarship will reimburse the cost of the Online ($130) and In-Person ($325) courses taught by U.S. Sailing.  There may be other costs involved to become certified.

Before applying for a scholarship, review the U.S. Sailing prerequisites to ensure that you qualify and are ready to take the courses.  You can ask Chris Matson, Junior Advisor, for the name of someone who can help you with motor boat skills. Read more at U.S. Sailing prerequisites.

Note:  If the In-Person section is not completed by their 12-month deadline, U.S. Sailing requires that the Online section be re-taken.  This scholarship will only reimburse for one Online course.

To Apply for an Instructor Scholarship
  1. Send an email and ask to be considered for a Scholarship to president@mbysf.org.
  2. Include your name, best mailing address for checks, and the reason you’d like to become a sailing instructor to teach youth in San Luis Obispo County.  If you’re a minor, have your parent email us with the above information. If known, include the dates of the courses for which you’ll register.
  3. If awarded the scholarship, you’re required to submit Proof of Payment and Proof of Completion for each Course.
  4. Proof of Payment:  Email the receipt from U.S. Sailing showing your payment.  We recommend you send this to us once you’ve registered and paid.
  5. Proof of Completion:  Email a copy of the certificate of completion of the course which includes your name.  We can also provide a mailing address for any documents.
  6. Deadline:  Your request for reimbursement with Proof of Payment and Proof of Completion must be received by the MBYSF via email by six months after completing the second course.
  7. To apply, ask questions, or send any documents, use this email: president@mbysf.org.

Last updated 2/25/24