Scholarships for taekwondo black belts?

As a taekwondo black belt, I'm interested in finding college scholarships that recognize martial arts achievements. Does anyone know of scholarships specifically targeting taekwondo practitioners?

Of course! Martial arts, especially those who have a black belt, are a unique extracurricular activity that showcases discipline, physical fitness, and commitment. There are indeed scholarships for martial artists, including Taekwondo practitioners. Some may be based on competitive achievements, leadership skills, teaching in the field, or your general individual character.

1. The Mike Lo, Gong Lee Memorial Foundation: This organization awards $500 to $2000 scholarships to outstanding students who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to their martial arts studies, which includes Taekwondo.

2. The All-American Martial Arts Association (AAMA): The AAMA offers scholarships to students pursuing higher education. Taekwondo is among the martial arts they recognize.

3. The Jimmy Wong Foundation: This foundation offers scholarships for martial artists, which can include Taekwondo, to help them pursue higher education.

While these three are dedicated to martial arts, there may also be local opportunities in your region or state, so I recommend looking for Taekwondo associations or businesses in your area to see if they offer any scholarships.

Another potential source of scholarships is universities with competitive Taekwondo teams. For example, universities competing in the National Collegiate Taekwondo Association may have martial arts scholarships available for accomplished practitioners who could contribute to the team.

Remember, even if a scholarship isn't explicitly for martial artists, your involvement in Taekwondo can certainly make for an appealing application. Be sure to emphasize the leadership, dedication, and discipline these studies have instilled in you in your application essays. Prospects are bright for a well-rounded individual such as yourself. Good luck!