What is the CASF?

The CEVA Athlete Success Fund (CASF) is a program administered by the region designed to help student-athletes in need pay for some or all of their club dues.  The fund does not cover initial membership costs or tryout fees, but funds can be applied toward the student-athlete’s account with their club. 

Application Timeline

• October 1, 2026 – Applications available via the CEVA website at 9:00 AM.
• November 30, 2026 – Application deadline at 3:00.  Late applications will not be considered. This is a strict deadline.
• Week of December 7, 2026 – Selection committee will begin evaluations and selections.
• No later than December 21, 2026 – All applicants will receive a decision from the committee.
• January, 2027 – Process of distributing scholarship funds to clubs begins.  Scholarships are not distributed prior to this date.  Funding will not be available for tryout fees, deposits, etc.  Contact your club director for questions on payments to clubs.

Award Amounts

Financial aid awards range from $500 to $1,500.  If an applicant’s club dues are less than $500, the scholarship award should match what the club dues are, and the excess is returned to the fund. 

Awards are distributed to clubs – not to individuals, families, or other entities.

Information Needed

The following information will be asked on the application form:

• Applicant’s USAV membership number (a 7-digit number)
• Annual household income
• Number of dependents in the household

Letter of Reference

Applications will ask for a Letter of Reference. This letter can be from a coach, teacher, counselor, mentor, or other outside individual. It cannot be from a family member. Letters of Reference are uploaded as part of the application.

USAV Membership Requirement

The applicant is required to have a USAV membership in the current season to be considered, and that membership must be upgraded from a tryout membership by the application deadline.  Scholarships will only be distributed to student-athletes who commit to a team. 

Essay Questions

The application also asks 4 essay questions the applicant (not a parent/guardian) must answer. All answers are analyzed by an AI checker. Applications with AI-generated answers will be disqualified.

Donations to the CASF

We welcome contributions to the CEVA scholarship funds.  100% of your contribution benefits scholarship recipients.  Contributions can be made at any time by mailing a check to CEVA Scholarship Fund, 4915 SW Griffith Drive, Suite 101, Beaverton, OR 97005.  Additionally, donations can be submitted using our online donation form. As a registered 501(c)3 business, CEVA will also provide a donation receipt for tax purposes.