Starting in 2017, Bob's Team - the Bob Sanborn Memorial Foundation will fund at least ONE need-based HB City Junior Lifeguard (HBJG) scholarship each summer, in addition to the merit-based scholarships we already provide. We pride ourselves, and Bob was committed, to providing opportunities for qualified kids that want to attend the HBJG program. We understand that the cost of attending can be a challenge, that is why we will offer at least ONE full scholarship each summer. Scholarships are available for one session per child, scholarships are not available for the Sand Crabs program. Scholarships recipients must try out and qualify for the HB City Jr Lifeguard program. In addition, scholarship applicants must complete a scholarship application, provide proof of Orange County residency, and income documentation and participate in a brief; informal interview with the Bob's Team board members. The ideal candidate not only has a demonstrated need but is also someone with a great attitude and a strong desire to participate to the best of his or her ability throughout the entire program. He or she and his parent(s) and/or legal guardian must commit to the candidate obtaining a 90% attendance record during the session with the understanding that falling below that threshold would prevent the candidate from being considered for future scholarships through either Bob's Team or the Friends of the Junior Guards. Please see the Scholarship Application provided on this page for additional information.
Once your scholarship application is received someone from Bob's Team will contact you to set up an interview date and time with both you and your child, the Jr Lifeguard candidate. After the interview, if your child should be awarded the scholarship he or she will be assigned a session based on the HBJG scheduling availability. Someone from Bob's Team will contact you regarding registration procedures when your child is approved for a scholarship. We will also contact you if your application is declined. When submitting your application, please make sure it is complete. We will collect the required income and proof of residency documentation at the interview.
The scholarship application review period and candidate interviews begin June 1, 2025 at 8 a.m., and end June 15, 2024, at 12 noon. Scholarship applications will be accepted up until the first day of Junior Guards. Uniform pickup dates will be announced at a later time.
We use the following low income guidelines for scholarships. Full scholarships ($605) are provided for children from families whose gross income in the past twelve months falls within the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) as determined annually by the United States Secretary of Labor. Provided below are the current limits:
FAMILY SIZE MAXIMUM ANNUAL INCOME 1 Person.....$20,153 2 Person.....$33,025 3 Person.....$45,342 4 Person.....$55,975 5 Person.....$66,052 6 Person.....$77,257
For family sizes greater than six (6) add $11,205 for each additional family member.
FAMILY SIZE: Number of people in the immediate family including parents/guardians. MAXIMUM ANNUAL INCOME: Combined annual income from all wage earners in the immediate family. This includes all sources of income - salary, investment, retirement, government aid, spousal/child support and all other sources
Candidate First Name (required)
Candidate Last Name (required)
Candidate Age - must be at least 9 years old to be qualified to participate in the HBJG program (required)
Has the candidate participated in the HBJG program in the past? (required) YesNo
If you answered yes to the above question, what year and who was his/her instructor? (required)
Parent(s) First Name (required)
Parent(s) Last Name (required)
Email Address (required)
Telephone Number (required)
City of Residency (required)
Number of People in Immediate Family (required)
Number of Wage Earners in Family (required)
Estimated Gross Annual Income of All Wage Earners (required)
Please have your child tell us why we should choose him/her to receive a Bob Sanborn Memorial Scholarship.
We will need a copy of each wage earner(s) current paystub(s); a copy of each wage earner(s) 2024 W-2(s); a signed copy of each wage earner(s) complete (all schedules) 2024 Federal Tax Return (1040). We also need proof of residency - a valid California Driver's License/Identification Card displaying Orange County residency and one of the following with your name and address: current utility bill, current monthly checking statement, rental/lease agreement with current month rent receipt or a property tax statement.
