USA-WWF Scholarship Form

Scholarship Application

Application Deadline - April 1 of the award year
Please review all of our available scholarships on our website:

https://www.usa-wwf.org/ourscholarships
Eligibility Requirements

(Application Revised October 2023)
- Incoming Freshman through incoming Senior at a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college as a full-time student OR an accredited trade school. Check at this link HERE.

- Must be a U.S. Citizen

- Must be a current active member of USA WATER SKI & WAKE SPORTS: AWSA/ABC/AKA/NCWSA/NSSA/NWSRA/USA-AWSWS/USA-WB/USHA

- Award will be made to an undergraduate student and for no more than (3) academic years. Recipients must attend school for the full year during the year of receipt.

- Completed applications must be received by 11:59pm ET on April 1 of the award year.

- It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the application is completed and signed, and official documentation, references, and essay/video link have been received by USA-WWF by the deadline. DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING!
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

All winners will be notified before July 15th of the award year.
1. Fill out the online application completely.
2. Complete essay or video addressing the essay question.
3. Provide two (2) current recommendation letters with the application.
4. Provide documentation of classes/courses taken with grades and GPA in form of a transcript or grade report. Documentation must either show work in progress or that the student is currently a full-time student in good standing. If applicant will be a college freshman, include documentation from high school and proof of college enrollment.
***ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!***
Read and Understand the instructions.*

Yes, I have and I agree to the terms of the application.
If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
I. Personal Data:
Full Name:*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Email:*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Mobile Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number
Current Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Gender:

MaleFemale
Are you a US citizen?

YesNo
Are you a USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Member?

YesNo
Number of Years:
Sports Discipline: (Please check all that apply)

AWSAABCAKANCWSANSSANWSRAUSA-AWSWSUSA-WBUSHA
Skiing Region:
Membership Number:
Are you a member of the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports FOUNDATION?

YesNo
Have you previously received a USA-WWF Scholarship?

YesNo
If yes, list years received.
II. High School Information:
High School Attended:
Year of Graduation or GED:
Most recent cumulative GPA and scale (ex. 4.0 or 5.0):
III. College/University/Trade School Information:
Current College/University/Trade School:
4 year2 year
College/University/Trade School phone number:

Area CodePhone Number
Most recent cumulative GPA and scale (ex. 4.0 or 5.0):
Major/field of study:
Status at the time of application:

Incoming FreshmanIncoming SophomoreIncoming JuniorIncoming Senior
Anticipated date of graduation:
List universities, colleges, trade schools previously attended.
Please include years attended.
IV. Grade Reports
Upload Transcript/Grade Report

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V. Employment
Are you working while attending school?

YesNo
List Employment History:
VI. References
List only two references not related to you: one (1) academic (college professor/instructor/academic advisor) AND one (1) other (connection with water sports).

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the current written references are received by USA-WWF by April 1 of the award year.

*Applications will be rejected if reference forms are not received by deadline.*
Reference #1

First NameLast Name
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Reference Letter #1
Reference #2

First NameLast Name
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Reference Letter #2
VII. Short Answer
What are your career objectives?*
List your volunteer involvement and leadership in water sports (club activities, offices held, tournaments, officials ratings etc.):*
List what you have done or plan to do to contribute to your water sport. *
List Honors received and leadership positions (Including outside water sports)*
List community service and volunteer work outside of water sports.*
VIII. Essay or Video
Topic: "Tell us about a time when you contributed to the growth of your water sport."

Please submit your story in a 500-word essay or 3-5 minute video.

All material will become property of USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation.
Essay:*

0/550
YouTube Video Link
Check to make sure the link is working!
IX. E-Signature
DID YOU FINISH EVERYTHING? (See the checklist below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.)
1. Fill out the online application completely.
2. Complete Essay or Video answering the essay question.
3. Provide two (2) current recommendation letters.
4. Provide documentation of classes/courses taken with grades and GPA in the form of a transcript or grade report.
Winners will be notified by July 15 of the award year. The recipient will need to then provide the name of college/university/trade school, its address and the name of Financial Aid Advisor to whom the check will be issued.
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is true and correct and that you are the person completing this application.

When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
Date

MonthDayYearHourMinutesAM/PM Option
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The Foundation does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.
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Scholarship Application

Eligibility Requirements

I. Personal Data:

II. High School Information:

III. College/University/Trade School Information:

IV. Grade Reports

V. Employment

VI. References

VII. Short Answer

VIII. Essay or Video

IX. E-Signature