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Textbooks and Tatami Martial Arts Scholarship

Funded by
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Ben Bullock
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 15, 2023
Winners Announced
May 15, 2023
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school or undergraduate student
GPA:
3.0 or higher
Sport:
Martial arts
Education Level:
GPA:
Sport:
High school or undergraduate student
3.0 or higher
Martial arts

The martial arts can help young people develop important skills, such as confidence, discipline, integrity, and strength. 

Unfortunately, martial arts doesn’t get the same level of collegiate support as other sports such as football, soccer, and basketball. As a result, there are too few opportunities and resources for students interested in martial arts. 

This scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate a commitment to both martial arts and academic success.

Any high school or undergraduate student who practices martial arts and has a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply for this scholarship. However, low-income and/or minority students are preferred.

To apply, tell us what lessons martial arts have taught you that you have applied to your life or to school.

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Published February 11, 2023
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 15, 2023
Winners Announced
May 15, 2023
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
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Essay Topic

What lessons from martial arts have you learned that you have been able to apply to your life or academics?

0–250 words

Winners and Finalists

May 2023

Winners
Alexis Harvey
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Finalists
Ginger Hayden
Morehead State University
Cedar Point, NC
Isabella Garcia
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Alicia Chow
Design Tech High
San Mateo, CA
Sekai Marques
Kent Place School
Roseland, NJ
Natalie Anderson
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Timnath, CO
Adam Gee
Los Medanos College
Brentwood, CA
Dillon Halton
Kansas State University
Salina, KS
Justin Grill
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Breinigsville, PA
Mara King
Park Hill South High
Parkville, MO
Cathleen DeVane
North Carolina Sci/math Dstnc
Elizabethtown, NC
Luis Perez
School for Advanced Studies - West
Miami, FL
Victor Jimenez
Hagerty High School
Oviedo, FL

May 2022

Winners
Jasmine Cortez
Texas State University
Austin, TX
Finalists
Jerry Vargas
University of Central Florida
Windermere, FL
Katie Yoon
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Apex, NC
Sierra Snodgrass
Georgetown High School
Georgetown, TX
Christian Victoria
Westside High School
Houston, TX
Emily Schmitt
University of Central Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Manareldeen Fajors
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Omri Noel
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
Schyler Caringi
Gannon University
Erie, PA
kaitlyn campbell
Clements High School
Richmond, TX

Winning Application

Alexis Harvey
Spelman CollegeAtlanta, GA
I have been doing Martial Arts for 16 years, studying the traditional style Okinawan Shuri-Ryu. I have competed in the Martial Arts World Games 2019 in London on the U.S team representing the state of Illinois, winning two silver medals, one in kata and won in weapons, and a gold medal in fighting. I have learned many lesson from martial arts. One of many that stuck with me is no matter who tells you no, as long as you keep working and striving, you will eventually get your yes. I was a brown belt for about five years, winning my divisions and constantly improving; however my sensei would not allow me to test for black belt promotion. Because I have been successful and my improvement was showing, many people noticed and started to watch me, including the system head. He personally invited me to the international symposium to test in front of the national board at the age of 16. No one in our system was allowed to test before the age of 16, but he took a chance on me. It was a three day long test, but in the end I passed, becoming the first person to test and receive my black belt in front of the international board under the age of 16. Now they allow other’s to test starting at the age of 16. This was one the most important lessons I have learned, because from that experience, I earned a spot on the US team.
Jasmine Cortez
Texas State UniversityAustin, TX

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 15, 2023. Winners will be announced on May 15, 2023.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on May 15, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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