2021 SWA ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

2021 SWA Annual Scholarship Details

Details:

-        Link to the Application Form

-        Scholarship Value: $500

-        After the application period ends, the applications will be reviewed by a panel of 3 judges, including at least 1 person outside of the SWA Board and Staff.

-        If a judge is deemed to have a conflict of interest with any of the applicants they will be removed from the panel before the reviews begin.

-        Email Dwayne Dreher edir@saskweightlifting.com) and/or Lucas King lucbod@saskweightlifting.com) if you have any questions or concerns.

Timeline:

  1. June 21st to Sept 30th, 2021 at 11:59 pm (SK time): Application Period

  2. Oct to Nov 2021: Application Review Period

  3. Nov 2021: Confirm enrolment of the top candidate and inform applicants of results

  4. TBD: Award presentation and announcement

Application Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

  1. Registered member of the SWA during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 seasons;

  2. 2021 Saskatchewan High School graduate;

  3. High School Average of 70% or greater based upon the University of Saskatchewan Admissions Average Calculation;

  4. Be enrolled full-time (60% course load) in a post-secondary institution during the Fall 2021 semester.

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be graded based upon the following criteria as described in their application:

  1. Leadership in their school, community, and/or training center;

  2. Volunteerism in their school, community and/or training center;

  3. Exhibition of grit, dedication and a positive attitude while participating in athletics and school activities;

  4. Long-term commitment to and involvement in the SWA and weightlifting community.

Application Process:

Applicants must complete the following to be considered for the scholarship:

  1. Write a 1-page Word document addressing points outlined in the selection criteria.

  2. Request a 1-page letter of recommendation from a weightlifting coach, mentor, or teacher to support the application and address the selection criteria.

  3. Complete the Application Form, including the submission of the above documents, before Sept 30th, 2021 at 11:59 pm (SK time).

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