A. Summer Program - Total payments must be made within 48 hours from the day your acceptance letter is received via email. Partial payment options are available for extraordinary circumstances. Please contact us at info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com if you would like to discuss this further.

Note: Failure to pay within the grace period listed above will result in you forfeiting your selection to attend the Summer Program.

After May 1st, you will have 24 hours for total payment.

Failure to pay within the grace period listed above will result in you forfeiting your selection to attend the Sports Industry Academy Summer Program.

Payment Plans will be considered. For more information, please contact Walter Boggan at info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com

Major credit cards, debit card, and Pay Pal.

Summer Program - Refunds are available prior to May 15, 2025. No refunds will be available after May 15, 2025. All refunds require a $75 administrative cost.

The Sports Industry Academy is committed to providing opportunities for aspiring professionals in the sports industry. We offer scholarships to help offset the cost of attending our summer program; however, please note that these awards are primarily partial and limited in number.

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must complete the following steps:

1. Apply for the Summer Program

• Complete and submit the Sports Industry Academy Summer Program application.

2. Submit a Scholarship Request

Email to info@sportsindustryacademy.com with the subject line: "Scholarship Request – [Your Full Name]"

• In your email, please include:

  • Your full name, age, school, and grade level (or college year, if applicable).

  • A compelling statement (300-500 words) explaining:

    • Why you are interested in the Sports Industry Academy.

    • Your career aspirations in the sports industry.

    • Any challenges or financial barriers preventing you from attending.

    • How attending this program will impact your academic, professional, and personal growth.

Applicants will be evaluated based on:

• Demonstrated Interest in the Sports Industry: Evidence from coursework, extracurricular activities, internships, or work experience.

• Commitment to Academic and Professional Growth: A clear vision of how the program aligns with your goals and strong motivation to succeed.

• Leadership and Community Engagement: Participation in school, community, or athletic leadership roles.

• Financial Need: Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate financial barriers to participation.

Due to the limited number of scholarships available, we encourage you to apply early and provide thorough information in your application. We look forward to reviewing your submissions and helping you take the next step in your academic and professional journey in the sports industry.

The scholars will need a computer/tablet (if possible), clothing, bedding (if applicable - housing will provide minimum), toiletries, etc. We will provide a full list of items prior to your arrival.

Scholars participating in the Sports Industry Academy Summer Program will be housed in the Manzanita Villages residence halls at UC Santa Barbara.

Housing is arranged with care and intentionality:

• Scholars share rooms with another participant of the same gender and similar age range.

• High school and college participants are housed separately in different wings of the residence hall. They are not mixed in rooms.

• Scholars are notified of their roommate assignments prior to the program and are given the opportunity to connect in advance via phone, Zoom, or email if they choose.

To ensure safety and structure:

• Scholars are not permitted to visit other scholars’ rooms.

• Social time takes place in designated common areas such as lounges, game rooms, and study spaces.

• The program maintains a strict no-alcohol policy, even for participants who may be of legal age.

Our residential model is designed to create a safe, supportive, and engaging cohort experience while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.

The Sports Industry Academy takes scholar safety very seriously.

The Executive Director and program interns reside in Manzanita Villages alongside the scholars, providing consistent and visible supervision throughout the week.

Structured evening policies include:

• Scholars must remain on campus at all times.

• Scholars must be in the vicinity of Manzanita Villages by 8:00 p.m.

• All scholars must be indoors by 9:00 p.m.

• Scholars may spend time in supervised common areas (lounges, game rooms, etc.).

• All scholars must be in their assigned rooms by 11:00 p.m.

The only exception to the 11:00 p.m. room policy is when a group has received permission to work on a project in a designated study lounge, which is always supervised.

Scholars are not permitted to be alone. Program leadership maintains awareness of scholar locations at all times, even during short walks within approved campus areas.

UC Santa Barbara provides a safe and picturesque campus environment, and our program balances structure, supervision, and community-building to ensure a positive and secure residential experience.

Accepted Scholars will need to report to the Santa Rosa residence hall on Sunday, July 12, 2026 between the times of 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (pst) Check out will be the afternoon of Friday, July 17, 2026. A detailed itinerary will be sent to Scholars and their parents/guardians prior to arrival.

Yes, complimentary shuttle service to and from the Santa Barbara Airport and the Goleta station of the Santa Barbara Airbus is available through the Santa Rosa residence hall front desk. Detailed information will be sent to accepted Scholars.

No, the Sports Industry Academy is an independent program that is hosted at U.C. Santa Barbara through an agreement with U.C. Santa Barbara Conference Services.