I'm a black belt in Taekwondo and heard there might be scholarships for martial artists. Does anyone know of scholarships or colleges that might prioritize or consider this achievement?
Indeed, there are scholarships out there for students who have accomplished significant feats in martial arts, including Taekwondo. These academic awards come both from martial arts organizations as well as some collegiate institutions. Below are a few possibilities:
1. Mike Shaddock Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Scholarship: This scholarship awards $500 to a high school student that has shown excellence in martial arts and has a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
2. The United States Judo Federation offers several scholarships to students who demonstrate athletic prowess, leadership, and academic achievement.
3. The Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation sometimes provides scholarships to support high-performing taekwondo athletes.
4. Some colleges, though not many, have taekwondo teams and may offer scholarships to recruit skilled athletes. While these scholarships might be less common than those for more prevalent sports, such as football or basketball, it could be worth reaching out to schools with competitive Taekwondo teams to inquire about potential funding. For example, Stanford University has a competitive Taekwondo team and could potentially be an option worth checking out.
Make sure to research each scholarship's specific requirements, like academic achievement or community involvement, as well as the application deadlines and process. It's also vital to remember that while your black belt in Taekwondo might not directly secure you a scholarship, it is still a fascinating extracurricular that demonstrates effort, commitment, discipline, and leadership. These traits can strengthen your applications to both colleges and scholarships. As you prepare your application materials, emphasize how these traits have shaped your character and potential for college success.
I hope this information helps, and good luck with your scholarship search!
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