Building the William Azzi Memorial Scholarship Fund

Following the passing of William Azzi in October 2024, the William Azzi Memorial Scholarship has been established to continue his lifelong commitment to youth development through education and sport. Known to many as ‘Mr. Azzi’, he was a visionary soccer coach, administrator, teacher, and community leader who dedicated his life to fostering youth development through education and sport. He was a pioneering force in the development of both youth and adult soccer across the lower mainland, and his contributions were instrumental in shaping the soccer community in Coquitlam. In 1984, he co-founded the Metro-Ford Soccer Club and dedicated himself to nurturing individual players and building championship teams, helping establish what is now a thriving youth and adult soccer club. This scholarship aims to support aspiring soccer players and students in their educational and athletic pursuits.

Read more about William Azzi's impact on the BC Soccer community in the latest article from the Globe and Mail. 

To ensure this scholarship can be awarded and sustained for years to come, we are actively working to build the fund. Every contribution helps create opportunities for aspiring soccer players and students to pursue their educational and athletic goals.

How to Donate

Donations to the William Azzi Memorial Scholarship can be made through the William Azzi Memorial Fund Donation Page. 

• Every dollar donated, up to $25,000, will be matched by CMFSC's Evergreen Fund and the Friends of CMFSC, tripling the impact of your contribution!
• Our initial goal is to raise $50,000, which will fund two $1,250 bursary awards.
• Long-term, we aim to grow the fund to $100,000, increasing the awards to $2,500 each.

Your support is essential in making this scholarship a reality. By donating, you are helping to carry on Mr. Azzi’s legacy and investing in the future of young athletes and students.