Before beginning your application to join the Battlefields to Ballfields program, please carefully review the eligibility requirements, verification process, and scholarship details below. This information is essential for a successful application.
A comprehensive pathway from application to professional officiating
A person applying for a scholarship must be:
Currently serving or have served in the United States military.
Not officiated before in sport applying for.
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.
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.
Every applicant receives a confirmation screen that follows if all fields are filled correctly and after hitting “Submit”
PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE YOUR UNIFORMS. We provide a Uniform Starter Kit for the sport you receive scholarship for from our authorized supplier. If uniforms were purchased prior or during the application process, you can elect to have a reimbursement (we will need an itemized receipt) for the items you purchased in our starter kit at what we pay our supplier or receive the full starter kit. Any extra items are purchased at your own expense.
To participate in the Battlefields to Ballfields program, applicants must meet the following criteria
Essential qualifications for scholarship eligibility
Currently serving or have served in the United States military
Must be living in the United States
First year official (not officiated before)
Important steps for completing your application
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.
We provide a complete Uniform Starter Kit for your scholarship sport from our authorized supplier.
(Itemized receipt required)
This reimbursement rate is NOT the estimated retail value shown in our starter kit
Note: Any additional items beyond the starter kit are at your own expense.
Secure verification of your military service is required before proceeding with your application
ID.me is a trusted digital identity platform used by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other government agencies. This secure verification confirms your military service status and protects program integrity.
Bank-level security protects your personal information
Verification typically completed in minutes
Used by VA and federal agencies nationwide
By clicking “Verify with ID.me”, you will be redirected to ID.me’s secure verification portal. You will need your DD-214 or other discharge documentation to complete the process. Once verified, you can return to complete your Battlefields to Ballfields application.
Sport-specific uniform items from our authorized supplier
Full coverage of local membership fees
Proudly display your veteran status on your uniform
Continued coverage of local membership fees
B2B does not directly provide officiating training this will come from your local association.
B2B covers ALL sports. Below are examples of our most popular scholarship sports:
Complete your ID.me verification above, then proceed with your full application. Our team will review your submission and contact you within 5 business days.
