The cost of wrestling — tournament fees, club dues, camps, shoes, travel — forces too many talented kids off the mat. Frog Empire Foundation covers those gaps for athletes across Ithaca and the Finger Lakes, so effort decides who competes, not a family's budget.
Our wrestling scholarships support student-athletes from kindergarten through 12th grade who face financial or structural barriers to the sport. We serve families in Ithaca, Tompkins County, and the wider Finger Lakes region of New York.
We weigh commitment and character over win-loss records. If a young wrestler has the drive but not the means, we want to hear about them.
A wrestling scholarship from Frog Empire Foundation can cover any of the expenses that most often end a young athlete's season.
Entry fees and monthly club dues that add up fast across a season.
Proper shoes, singlets, headgear, and practice apparel.
Summer camps and one-on-one coaching for athletes ready to level up.
Gas, lodging, and registration for out-of-town tournaments.
Applying is always free. Parents, coaches, teachers, and community members are all welcome to nominate a young wrestler.
Start a NominationYouth (K–6th grade), middle school, and high school wrestlers in Ithaca, NY and the surrounding Finger Lakes region who face financial or structural barriers to training and competing. Effort and commitment matter more than win-loss record.
Scholarships can cover tournament entry fees, club dues, private lessons, summer camps, wrestling shoes and gear, and travel costs — the expenses that most often force talented athletes to quit.
Use the nomination form on our Get Involved page or email info@frogempirefoundation.org. Parents, coaches, and community members can all nominate a wrestler, and athletes can apply on their own behalf.
No. Applying for or nominating an athlete for a Frog Empire Foundation scholarship is completely free.