The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department's Build A Dream Scholarship Program offers scholarships that can be used to register a child (four months to 16 years of age) for many Arlington Parks and Recreation Department youth programs. Qualification for the scholarship is based upon federal income guidelines and is available to Arlington residents only.

Applications are made at the Parks and Recreation administrative office. Income verification, registration for classes and a $5 fee per family will be required at the time of application. Applicants may only apply for one scholarship per application year. Scholarship award is $65 for one child and $130 for two or more.

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Application date is Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM at the Arlington Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices, located at 717 W. Main. Please complete the entire application and manual registration form with your class selections prior to submission. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed.

ATTENTION BUILD-A-DREAM SCHOLARSHIP PARTICIPANTS!
Requirements for Build-A-Dream Scholarships have changed. We no longer accept the Free or Reduced School Lunch letter as proof of eligibility. Forms of Documentation accepted to verify annual income / proof of residency:

• 2012/2013 Federal Income Tax Return
• Current pay stubs - last 4 stubs
• An award letter for government assistance - (Current Medicaid Card, Food Stamp Award Letter within the last 6 months, SSI, CHIPS Insurance Card showing eligibility dates)Proof of Arlington residency - (current utility bill)
• Documents must be provided at time of application. Registration for classes must be completed at the time of application.

The Build A Dream application form and guidelines are available at NaturallyFun.org and your closest recreation center. For more information or to apply, visit the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office at 717 W. Main St. or call 817-459-5474.

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