Scholarships

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

Learn to Sail Scholarships for Summer

Learn to sail this summer with Learn to Sail lessons at the Morro Bay Yacht Club. Sessions for youth, ages 8-18, run Monday-Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $450. Completion of lessons qualify the new sailor to apply to join the Morro Bay Junior Yacht Club.

The Morro Bay Youth Sailing Foundation is offering Learn to Sail Scholarships to cover the tuition of a session for ten youth ages 8-18 who live in San Luis Obispo County. Residency of the child in the county is a requirement of our 501(c)3 charity. Also, please decide if your child is mature enough to comply with instructions, as safety while sailing is paramount.

Applications will be reviewed promptly and notifications will occur by email. You must respond via email to accept the offer.

Scholarships must be used in 2024. If your desired session is full, consider an alternate week or reapply next year

To apply for a 2024 Learn to Sail Scholarship for youth:

Read about sailing lessons at Learn to Sail with the Morro Bay Yacht Club.
View and determine the session date and alternate date that you hope to attend at 2024 Youth Summer Sessions. To see how many spots are still available in a session, click on the date, and click the drop-down menu with a number in it.
DO NOT register online for a session. If your child is awarded a scholarship, we’ll contact you and work with the Learn to Sail registrar to get your youth registered.
Apply for a 2024 Learn to Sail Scholarship with the form below.
We will review and reply via email.
Send questions to apply@mbysf.org.

Scholarship Application

Today's Date

Date of Session Wanted. Can list an alternative date in case first session is full.(Required)

Sailor's Name(Required)

First Last

Sailor's Age(Required)

Sailor's Grade(Required)

Sailor must live in San Luis Obispo County to qualify for a scholarship. This is a requirement of our 501(c)3 charity.

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Parent Phone(Required)

Parent Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

How did you learn about this scholarship opportunity?(Required)

Applicant: Please tell us something about yourself and your interest in sailing.(Required)

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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

Send an email and ask to be considered for a Scholarship to president@mbysf.org.
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.
If awarded the scholarship, you’re required to submit Proof of Payment and Proof of Completion for each Course.
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.
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.
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.
To apply, ask questions, or send any documents, use this email: president@mbysf.org.

Last updated 2/25/24