eligibility requirements

A person applying for a scholarship must be:

  • at least 18 years old

  • currently serving or have served in the United States military

  • must be living in the United States

  • first year official (not officiated before)

  1. Please register with your local sports officiating association before or at time of applying for scholarship. Keep your receipts as we will reimburse you for your dues.

  2. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE YOUR UNIFORMS PRIOR TO RECEIVING NOTIFICATION FROM B2B.

  3. Every applicant receives a confirmation screen that follows if all fields are filled correctly and after hitting “Submit”

We use id.me to verify military status. Please click on id.me to verify your military status after successful completion you will then be able to start the B2B application process.

Scholarship Details

B2B scholarship is for 3 seasons

1st season includes:

  1. Starter kit” uniform items for the sport you receive scholarship for from our authorized supplier. Any extra items are purchased at applicants own expense.

  2. Local officiating dues.

  3. NASO (National Association of Sports Officials) membership which includes, comprehensive liability insurance coverage, a full subscription to Referee Magazine special discounts at hotels and uniform suppliers (10% off ump-attire). Visit: www.naso.org/member-benefits for all of the benefits. (we pay this directly)

  4. US Veteran sew on patch

2nd & 3rd season includes: Local officiating dues & NASO (National Association of Sports Officials) membership

B2B does not directly provide officiating training this will come from your local association.