2022 SWA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (1159 PM)

2022 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 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:

  1. June 1st to Sept 30th, 2022 at 11:59 pm (SK time): Application Period

  2. Oct to Nov 2022: Application Review Period

  3. Nov 2022: 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 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons;

  2. 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: 

  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.

Priority will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria:

  1. Have not previously received this award;

  2. 2022 Saskatchewan High School graduate;

  3. Pursuing their first certificate, diploma, or undergraduate degree;

  4. 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.