Scholarships

Fifty FC proudly offers 4 yearly scholarships, in the amount of $250.00 each, to all current and former club members.


Graduating Seniors from Scotia Glenville School District are eligible to apply for a “Cliffy” Award. This scholarship is named after the longtime boys soccer coach and founder of Highland Soccer Club, Cliff Hedden. Applicants are required to have been a member of Highland Soccer Club or Fifty FC for multiple seasons and plan to continue their education in college. Presented to a Boy and a Girl who exemplify Leadership, Sportsmanship and demonstrate a commitment to their Community or to those in need.


Graduating Seniors from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District are eligible to apply for a Bob Zentz Memorial Award. This scholarship is awarded in honor of longtime Schalmont Soccer Coach and founder of Lakehill Soccer Club, Bob Zentz.Applicants are required to have been a member of Burnt Hills United Soccer Club or Fifty FC for multiple seasons and plan to continue their education in college.Presented to a Boy and a Girl who exemplify Leadership, Sportsmanship and demonstrate a commitment to their Community or to those in need.


2021 Recipients

“Cliffy” Award

Micah Hughes

  • 2021 Scotia-Glenville Graduate
  • Former Highland SC and Fifty FC player
  • Attends: Hudson Valley Community College
  • Major: Physical Education
  • Sports: Varsity Soccer
  • Goals: Teach Phys. Ed and Coach Soccer
  • Fav Player: Pogba
  • Fav Movie: Sandlot
  • Favorite Soccer Memory: Scoring winning goal of 2021 Foothills Council Championship.

Bob Zentz Memorial Award

Donovan Cataldo

  • 2021 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Graduate
  • Former Burnt Hills United and Fifty FC player
  • Attends: Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Major: Computer Engineering
  • Sports: Intramural Soccer
  • Goals: Computer Engineer, playing soccer for Fun as long as I can
  • Fav Team: Tottenham Hotspur
  • Fav Player: Heung Min Son
  • Fav Music: Hip Hop and R&B, builds mechanical Keyboards for fun.