Our Regional Financial Aid Program dismantles economic barriers to rowing.

Anyone who wants to row should be able to do so, regardless of background or economic circumstance. To help make this possible, the George Pocock Rowing Foundation offers comprehensive financial aid support and organizational support to boathouses to increase access to rowing for Pacific Northwest middle and high school athletes. 

Partial and full financial aid packages are available, and funds may be used to cover the cost of registration and regatta fees.

The goal of this program is to remove the financial barriers that prevent youth, especially youth of color and those facing socioeconomic barriers, from accessing and continuing to participate in the sport of rowing.

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  • “I’ve fallen in love with this sport. I’ve found friends and been able to to have a community unlike anywhere else.”

    - Scholarship Athlete

  • “I feel like I found my sport.”

    - Scholarship Athlete

  • “I found a great team, friends and coaches who support me and believe in me which is so important to me.”

    - Scholarship Athlete

  • “It keeps me strong. And it’s fun.”

    - Scholarship Athlete

  • “Rowing is fun and brings me joy. Exercise makes me feel good about myself.”

    - Scholarship Athlete

  • “…Rowing has helped me grow as a person, especially in an environment that does not have a lot of other kids and coaches that look like me ethnically.”

    - Scholarship Athlete

  • “I've been rowing now for nearly a year and a half. I can honestly say Rowing is the only sport that I have ever truly enjoyed. It is what I look forward to almost everyday. From the coach's insight and direction to the amazing friends I have met along the way. I can honestly say I have gained so much from having rowing in my life. I truly love the sport.”

    - Scholarship Athlete

Partner Boathouses

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Why Join the GPRF Partner Boathouse Network?

The GPRF Partner Boathouse network is a group of youth rowing programs in the PNW working toward the same goal; to create and support inclusive, impactful, and accessible spaces for young people.

Here are just a few reasons why your boathouse should join the network:

  • Full administration and support of your scholarship program: applicant tracking, recommendations, awards, award terms, and family info for your boathouse

  • Participation in A Long Talk Anti-Racism Training once a year

For questions about our Athlete Support & Retention program, including becoming a partner boathouse, contact financialaid@pocockfoundation.org

These life-changing programs are made possible by generous donations each year.

Your support ensures we can keep opening doors for the young people who need it most.