Survival Swim Scholarships

At the Make A Splash Foundation, we believe every child deserves the chance to learn life-saving water skills, no matter their family’s financial situation. Through our scholarship program, we help cover the cost of high-quality survival swim lessons, offered in partnership with local programs in Volusia County. These lessons are designed for children of ages 6 months to 8 years, giving children the confidence and skills to stay safe in and around water. Scholarships are meant for families who truly cannot afford lessons on their own.  We ask that you look over your budget before applying to see if there’s anything you could temporarily set aside. If lessons are still out of reach, we encourage you to apply. 

What You’ll Need to Apply 

Applications can’t be reviewed until we have all the required documents. Please be sure to remove or black out Social Security numbers for your safety. 

• Driver’s license

• Two current pay stubs (plus two from spouse/partner, if applicable)

• Most recent tax return (full 1040, not W-2)

 If applicable: 

• “Did Not File” tax form

• Social Security benefits statement

• Disability or unemployment benefits statement

• Child support statement

We review every application with care to make sure scholarships go to families who truly need them. Please include your total gross household income, including that of a spouse or live-in partner (even if you’re not married). Incomplete or inaccurate applications may be declined.