Recreation Scholarship Program

You can fill out the confidential online application by clicking here.

Applications can be printed at www.bendparksandrec.org/scholarship or you can pick up an application at any District business location including:

• Juniper Swim & Fitness Center (800 NE 6^th St)
• Bend Senior Center (1600 SE Reed Market Road)
• The Pavilion (1001 SW Bradbury Way)
• District Office (799 SW Columbia St).

An adult or legal guardian in the household completes the application and is responsible for providing accurate information and current documentation. The definition of legal dependent is a son, daughter, grandchild or foster child who lives with you more than half the year. People who live outside the BPRD service boundaries may receive scholarship assistance; however, they must pay the Out-of-District portion of the program fee.

You may submit your application at any time; however, allow at least one week for processing prior to registering for an activity.  Applications along with eligibility documentation can be submitted in any of the following ways:

• Online using our confidential application.
• Mail to Juniper Swim & Fitness Center c/o Scholarships, 800 NE 6th St, Bend, OR 97701
• Drop off in a sealed envelope marked “Scholarship Application” at any District business location including: Juniper Swim & Fitness Center (800 NE 6^th St), Bend Senior Center (1600 SE Reed Market Road), The Pavilion (1001 SW Bradbury Way), or the District Office (799 SW Columbia St).

Please provide documentation in order to determine eligibility. You may do this by submitting any one of the following:

• Current eligibility/award letter for SNAP, TANF or Oregon Health Plan, OR
• Copy of most recent Federal 1040 income tax returns, OR

If you are unable to provide either of these, you may submit other documentation of income (such as SSA/SSI Benefit Statements, last 3 months of paycheck stubs, etc.).

The District will keep all application materials and supporting documentation confidential and will not share the application materials with other individuals, organizations, or agencies without your express approval. Only District staff who review and approve scholarship applications will have access to the submitted materials.

You will be notified of the status of your scholarship application within 5 business days of submitting the completed application and documentation.

Once approved, a scholarship is valid for one year. You will need to reapply annually to be considered for renewal.  Renewal cannot be guaranteed as your household situation and District resources may change.

Scholarships can be used for most recreation programs and facility passes. Some services are not eligible for Recreation Scholarship assistance, including private and specialized classes, facility rentals and merchandise.

Scholarship assistance ranges from 25-percent to 75-percent of the regular fee depending on the applicant’s level of need and the specific program or activity for which the applicant is registering. Once approved, the reduced fee will be shown in your shopping cart when you register online.  You can also check with our Scholarship Team to find out specific program fees. Participants must pay the non-scholarship portion of the fee at the time of registration; however, if this is a hardship, you may check with the Scholarship Team about additional funds available through the Bend Park & Recreation Foundation.

Questions about eligibility or process are welcomed! Call 541-706-6238 or email scholarships. (Español: 541-706-1212 o becas.)