College Scholarships

2023 College Scholarship Applications being accepted now.

AYSO 644 is proud to announce we are taking applications for the 2023 College Scholarships listed at the bottom of the page. Apply by March 31, 2023 to be considered for either scholarship. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see application requirements and how to apply. Please note: Only one entry per student is allowed.

AYSO 644 WESTON WILL ANNOUNCE THE 2023 WINNERS OF TWO SCHOLARSHIPS ON MAY 2, 2023!

AYSO 644 Weston proudly continues it’s long tradition of awarding college scholarships to deserving high school seniors. AYSO will announce the winners of the Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia AYSO Scholarship and the AYSO Lifetime Scholarship in front of the winners, their families, special guests and Guillermo’s parents. Each of the student-athletes received $1,000 to help them pay their college expenses.

The first award is in memory of Guillermo Diaz, who passed away in 2007 at the age of 17. He was born in Puerto Rico and the youngest of three sons to Miguel Ariel and Angie. Guillermo moved with his family to Weston when he was eight years old. He loved his home in Florida and in Puerto Rico. He was a young man who found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was full of energy, loved being on the soccer fields and a joy to be around. He exemplified the AYSO philosophies and was always available to help out on the soccer fields. He was an amazing volunteer in our soccer program.

2008: Miguel Ariel and Angie, parents of Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia, and some AYSO members planting the flamboyant tree at the Weston Regional Park nearby the soccer fields.

2018: the flamboyant tree planted in honor of Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia at the Weston Regional Park nearby the soccer fields.

Alan Dagen, AYSO 644 Weston Regional Commissioner, and Miguel Ariel and Angie, parents of Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia, near the flamboyant tree planted in honor of their son, announcing the winner of the scholarship of 2018.

All athletes who applied needed to show that he/she shares Guillermo’s passion for helping others, by being an active volunteer recognized not only by an AYSO staff member but also from a school teacher regarding his/her character and commitment to community service. AYSO believes that supporting and endorsing these positive attitudes contribute for a better community. AYSO has been presenting this award annually since Guillermo’s untimely passing and this will be the 10th scholarship awarded in his name.

In 2008 a flamboyant tree, a native species of Puerto Rico, was planted by his parents and AYSO members at the Weston Regional Park nearby the soccer fields, in memory of Guillermo. Today, it has blossomed into a beautiful tree and continues to be the place where each year the winner of the Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia scholarship is announced.

Maria Santori, winner of the 2018 Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia AYSO Scholarship, and Miguel Ariel and Angie, parents of Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia.

Maria Santori and her parents, and Miguel Ariel and Angie, parents of Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia.

Maria Santori and her parents, Miguel Ariel and Angie, parents of Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia, and Alan Dagen, AYSO 644 Weston Regional Commissioner.

2018 winner is Maria Santori. She has volunteered in the VIP program, which is dedicated to challenged kids. She says it has inspired her to pursue a teacher career focused on children with special needs. She is a motivated volunteer who always goes above and beyond what is required of her. She is a well-rounded individual who makes an effort to contribute to the world around her, always with a kind and caring disposition. She was recommended by AYSO members and one of her teachers at Cypress Bay High School in Weston. AYSO wishes her all the success in this path, that she may continue to make such a difference in other people lives.

Dylan Clark, winner of the 2018 AYSO Lifetime Scholarship, and Alan Dagen, AYSO 644 Weston Regional Commissioner.

Dylan Clark, winner of the 2018 AYSO Lifetime Scholarship, and Blas Belmonte (AYSO Assistant Regional Commissioner) and Bruce Farrington.

Hector Schmitdt and Alan Dagen, AYSO 644 Weston Regional Commissioner.

The second scholarship is the AYSO Lifetime Scholarship. This award is given for senior high school athletes who have played for 10 or more seasons and are currently enrolled in the 2018 Spring Season. He/she needs to have the spirit of having fun playing soccer and exhibit positive attitude and good sportsmanship. The application needs to be endorsed by an AYSO staff member and a previous coach.

2018 winner was awarded to Dylan Clark. He has been a part of AYSO Recreation, Select, State Game and National Game programs for over 11 years and has volunteered a significant amount of time to each of these different programs. He was chosen because he demonstrated the true philosophy of what an AYSO player should be on and off the field. Besides also volunteering his time to assist with additional AYSO activities, off the field he is an exemplary young man who is mature, well-mannered and has impressive work ethic. He has been recommended by AYSO members and coaches. AYSO wishes him all the success in this new phase of his life and hopes that he continues to inspire others in such a great way!

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Awarded Scholarships

1. The Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia AYSO Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to preserve the memory of our dear Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia, who just shy of turning 17, passed away December 30, 2007.
Guillermo was a young man who found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was full of energy, loved being on the soccer fields and a joy to be around. He exemplified the AYSO philosophies and was always available to help out on the soccer fields. He was an amazing volunteer in our soccer program. Guillermo, and the Diaz family, will always remain a part of our AYSO Family.
On behalf of our AYSO region and the Diaz Garcia family, we are pleased that we are able to establish this scholarship fund in his honor.

The Award: The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an AYSO Region 644 youth volunteer, who is a senior in high school, and shares Guillermo’s passion for helping others. In accepting the award, the recipient agrees to their name being posted in the AYSO Region 644 website under the Guillermo A. Diaz Garcia AYSO Scholarship link. The award recipient can list the honor is her/his resume.

2. The AYSO Lifetime Scholarship

Have you been an AYSO soccer athlete for 10 or more seasons? We want to thank you for your support and commitment to the program and give you an opportunity to apply for a college scholarship to help financially support the next phase of your life – college.

Each year, AYSO 644 will be granting one $1,000 college scholarship to an AYSO athlete who has had a lifetime commitment to AYSO 644 and who has the spirit of having fun playing soccer. It is important that he/she has a positive attitude and good sportsmanship.

If you have played AYSO for at least 10 seasons and exemplify these qualities and are currently enrolled in Spring AYSO season as well as a senior in high school, we encourage you to apply for our AYSO Lifetime Scholarship.

Application Requirements:

Only one entry per student will be allowed. The entry should consist of:

Complete scholarship application.
Complete an essay, no less than 1,000 words, describing what your experience within our AYSO program has meant to you. Feel free to include images of your childhood growing up with AYSO.
One letter of recommendation from a present AYSO Region 644 staff member as well as a reference letter from a past coach explaining your commitment to AYSO and how you exemplify the AYSO philosophy in your everyday life.

In accepting the award, the recipient agrees to their name being posted in the AYSO Region 644 website under the AYSO Scholarship page.

How To Apply

Please mail applications to:
AYSO Region 644
Attn: AYSO Scholarship
P.O Box 266725
Weston, FL 33326

Deadline for submission is March 31, 2023

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