SWKKF Scholarship

Scholarship FAQ

The Wado Kai Student Development Fund offers two (2) annual scholarships of $1000 to the applicants who best demonstrate well roundedness in academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, and karate achievements.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The applicant must be a member of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF). The applicant will either be a student or a parent/guardian of a student:
1. If the applicant is the student, he/she will be judged on their academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities and karate achievements.
2. If the applicant is a parent/guardian of the student, the application will be judged on:
  1. The student’s academic accomplishments and extracurricular activities
  2. The parent/guardian’s karate achievements
The student must be applying to or continuing in a post-secondary institution such as university, college, technological institute, teacher’s college, etc.
The student’s academic success (e.g. grades) must be sufficient to allow admittance into the post-secondary institution or continuance from one year to the next. **NOTE: Proof of acceptance or continuance within the institute will be required before the scholarship is released.
All sections of the application must be received by June 30, 2018. Email submissions will be accepted until midnight and mailed submissions must be postmarked by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be submitted to the committee for review.

PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applications are judged on three (3) equally weighted categories (academic success, extra-curricular activities, and karate achievements) so applicants should detail all relevant skills and accomplishments. Use the appropriate forms provided.
Write legibly or use a computer to fill out all sections of the application.
Refer to the checklist at the end of the application to ensure all documents are submitted. Incomplete applications will be not be submitted to the committee for review.

HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

VIA MAIL - The Wado Kai Student Development Fund, 15307 44 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5W4
VIA EMAIL - Please direct all questions to Kelsey Mramor via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you have more questions check out the FAQ section of the scholarship.

To download the 2018 scholarship application:

Options for Scholarship Submissions

Regular mail: The address is listed in the application package. If submitting via mail, please ensure the application form plus all supporting documentation is in ONE sealed envelope.
Email: The email address is listed in the application package. If submitting via email, the applicant will fill out the application form online, save, and submit it along with scanned copies of all supporting documentation via email. If originals are required, the committee will contact the applicant.

Please note that the entire application must be received via regular mail OR email, not a combination of both.

Please note the application deadline is June 30 at midnight. Direct any questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All the best to this year's applicants!

Applications are judged on three equally weighted categories:

Academic accomplishments
Extra-curricular activities
Martial arts accomplishments

Documents Required for Application:

SWKKF Student Development Scholarship Application Form
Letter of acceptance or proof of continuance in post-secondary program
Official transcript of grades

July 25, 2018

Media Release:

The SWKKF Scholarship Committee has completed its selection process. Each year we have two scholarships generously awarded by the SWKKF for but this year, we are fortunate to have an additional scholarship donated by the Foster family in memory of Jean Foster. Please assist us in congratulating the three 2018 SWKKF Scholarship recipients: Anne Readhead of Welland, Ontario, Geoff McDonald of Hamilton, Ontario and Elise Leong-Sit of Edmonton, Alberta! This year’s selection process was particularly challenging as we received a tremendous turnout of highly qualified and motivated applicants. I would personally like to thank the selection committee for their time, effort, and energy in selecting this year’s recipients.

Sincerely,

Sensei Kelsey Mramor
SWKKF Scholarship Committee Chairperson

Previous Recipients

2018

Anne Readhead (Welland, Ontario)
Geoff McDonald (Hamilton, Ontario)
Elise Leong-Sit (Edmonton, Alberta)

2017

Meagan Fidyk (Calgary, Alberta)
Elise Leong‐Sit (Edmonton, Alberta)

2016

Laszlo (LJ) Veszi (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
Elise Leong‐Sit (Edmonton, Alberta)

2015

Jessica Lebrun (London, Ontario)
Elise Leong‐Sit (Edmonton, Alberta)

2014

Laszlo (LJ) Veszi (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
Quinton Brown (Arcola, Saskatchewan)

2013

Alena Terlecki (Calgary, Alberta)
Nicolas Gosselin (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

2012

Laszlo (LJ) Veszi (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
Ashleigh Fidyk (Calgary, Alberta)

2011

Isabelle Fillion (Hearst, Ontario)
Christian Boivin (Calgary, Alberta)

2010

Emilie Gosselin (Hearst, Ontario)
Zachary Jacobi (Paris, Ontario)

2009

Nicolas Gosselin (Hearst, Ontario)
Marlies Houwing (Edmonton, Alberta)

2008

Nathan Kolomaya (Simcoe, Ontario)
Danielle Goodreau (Barrie, Ontario)

2007

Jeremy Olson (Calgary, Alberta)
Jeff Grantham (Scotland, Ontario)

2006

Jack Maslen (Calgary, Alberta)
Zachary Wiltshire (Edmonton, Alberta)

2005

Jack Maslen (Calgary, Alberta)
Kelsey Ross (Edmonton, Alberta)

2004

Megan Grantham (Scotland, Ontario)
Jacqueline Boisvert (Welland, Ontario)

2003

Lauren Fast (St. Davids, Ontario)
Brian Julien (St. Catherines, Ontario)

2002

Lauren Fast (St. Davids, Ontario)
Ronnie Kaye Mattie (Welland, Ontario)

2001

Lauren Fast (St. Davids, Ontario)
Janice Nyugen (Calgary, Alberta)

2000

Brian Julien (St. Catherines, Ontario)
Brian Bovine (Welland, Ontario)

1999

Nancy Logger (Peterborough, Ontario)
Shannon Kaye (Welland, Ontario)

1998

Nancy Logger (Sudbury, Ontario)
Stacey Labbé (Welland, Ontario)

1997

Nancy Logger (Sudbury, Ontario)
Jill Roberts (Calgary, Alberta)

1996

Leslie Bell Bockus (Welland, Ontario)
Mark Bovine (Welland, Ontario)