Athlete Sponsorships

DIVERSIFY ICE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION

Geared for competitive figure skaters in the USA
-Sponsorship training stipend
-Costume designer- creator
-Mentorship support
-Skating equipment sponsorship
-Diversify ice gear
-must participate in at least 2 seminar events from Diversify Ice
-must sign up for competitive qualifying season to receive remaining awarded funds.
-Participate in DiversifyIce show
-Invite to Diversify Ice awards gala and Skate-raiser
 

The Fredrick Watson Diversify Ice Collegiate Skating Scholarship

Scholarship Overview:

The Frederick Watson-Diversify Ice Collegiate Scholarship, in collaboration with the Diversify Ice Foundation and the Frederick Watson Foundation, aims to support college figure skating students who are untapped communities. This scholarship honors the belief that with perseverance and a strong support system, any challenge can be overcome. It is the first scholarship of its kind to provide support to competitive minority skating athletes while attending college. The scholarship offers financial assistance to students attending a two or four-year college/university, with a special emphasis on those who aspire to inspire others through their journey.

 

Application Process:

·       Application dates: March 1, 2024, to May 15, 2024.

·       Send all required documents via email to both: Fredrick.Watson@gmail.com and info@diversifyice.org.

·       Title the email “Aspire to Inspire Scholarship submission” along with your name. Example: Motivation Scholarship Submission from John Doe.

Full Scholarship Details Here

Skate with heart sponsorship

Skate with heart sponsorship (in partnership with Sacred Heart University)
Geared for introductory beginner skaters to take Learn to skate lessons, geared for Kids attending schools from untapped communities.
 
-up to 8 weeks of intro learn to skate lessons
-new beginner skates
-helmet
-pathways to support skater in private lessons with Diversify Ice certified coaches across America.
-participate in Diversify Ice “Be (DIFF)erent “ campaign to share why it’s cool to try a different unconventional sport to your community.
 

Tai Babilonia award

The inaugural Tai Babilonia award, on behalf of Olympian and Diversify Ice Board member Tai Babilonia, began Juneteenth June 19th, 2021.
 
This award is open to Diversify Ice Ambassadors and performers in Diversify Ice shows (eg. SkateRaiser). 
 
Details on this award will be displayed here soon.
 

Block sponsorship

Geared for skaters from untapped communities with financial need and talent.
 
-Can apply for funding to offset training expenses
-can apply for specific equipment needs.
-share why you need these funds