2022 SWA Annual Scholarship Details
Details:
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 elected 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 (pres@saskweightlifting.com) if you have any questions or concerns.
Timeline:
June 1st to Sept 30th, 2022 at 11:59 pm (SK time): Application Period
Oct to Nov 2022: Application Review Period
Nov 2022: Confirm enrolment of the top candidate and inform applicants of results
TBD: Award presentation and announcement
Application Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
Registered member of the SWA during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons;
Be enrolled full-time (60% course load) in a post-secondary institution during the Fall 2022 semester.
Selection Criteria:
Applications will be graded based upon the following criteria as described in their application:
Leadership in their school, community, and/or training center;
Volunteerism in their school, community and/or training center;
Exhibition of grit, dedication and a positive attitude while participating in athletics and school activities;
Long-term commitment to and involvement in the SWA and weightlifting community.
Priority will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria:
Have not previously received this award;
2022 Saskatchewan High School graduate;
Pursuing their first certificate, diploma, or undergraduate degree;
High School Average of 70% or greater or Post-Secondary Average of 60% or greater based upon the University of Saskatchewan Admissions Average Calculation and University of Saskatchewan Grading System respectively.