Lightning Soccer Club (LSC) is a non-profit community-based soccer organization. LSC Board of Directors is committed to making the Lightning experience broadly available to qualified, committed soccer players who wish to participate. Accordingly, the Board of Directors fundraises and collects donations for the Bobby Clark Scholarship Fund and empowers the Scholarship Committee of the board to review applications and grant awards. Since LSC receives many requests and has limited scholarship funds available, these scholarships (typically in the form of a reduced fee) are granted to the most qualified applicants based on:

• Financial need (i.e., LSC fees will cause financial hardship)
• Commitment to LSC as the applicant’s primary extracurricular commitment for the season.

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please submit a letter of application to the Scholarship Committee at least one week* before the team registration deadline (if possible) via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please include the following information in your application:

• Name of Player
• Parent or Guardian Name(s)
• Mailing Address
• Phone Number and Email 
• Statement of Financial Need: While we don’t require financial statements or formal documentation, applicants should clearly explain the need for assistance. Scholarship awards are for a maximum of 50% of the total fee, and applicants should state their desired level of support.
• Personal Statement (or Parental Statement) explaining the applicant’s commitment to soccer and LSC for the season

All applications and inquiries are kept in the strictest confidence.

History of Bobby Clark Scholarship Fund
The Bobby Clark Scholarship Fund was established in the spring of 1994 as a tribute to Bobby B. Clark, former Dartmouth College Men's Head Coach. Coach Clark was instrumental in the creation of the Lightning Soccer Club during his nine-year tenure at the College (1985-1993). His enthusiasm for the game of soccer and his kindness and generosity toward the children of the Upper Valley exemplifies the spirit of giving and love of soccer on which the Lightning program is based.

DONATIONS - Lightning Soccer Club gladly accepts any donations to the Bobby Clark Scholarship Fund. Please send your check today to Lightning Soccer Club, at the address listed above. Thank you.