C. T. Patterson Scholarship For Excellence
Overview
Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to either a Wado
student, or possibly the child of a Wado student (to be
determined by the Scholarship Committee), to help fund
their post high school education in either an accredited
four-year college, junior college, or accredited
vocational or technical school.
Amount:
To be determined. It will depend on the amount of the
funding. Given the number of dojos in the organization,
at least one scholarship of $1500.
Funding:
The funds for the scholarship will be provided by the
schools and clubs that are members of and associated
with the USEWKF. The amount of a $100.00 annual
contribution from each member school/club is suggested
initially. Any contributions in addition to that amount
would certainly be appreciated, of course.
Qualifications:
The candidates will need to have at least a “C” average
in High School and be a graduating Senior. They will
complete a questionnaire, and an essay, the subject to
be determined at a later date.
How
the Successful Candidate is Chosen:
The person to receive the scholarship will be determined
by the Scholarship Committee by a simple majority vote
after a review of their application and Essay.
Awarding of Scholarship:
The scholarship(s) would be awarded to the successful
candidate at the Annual USEWF Tournament in March.
Scholarship Committee Members: Are John Patterson, Taylor Hayden, Bill
Taylor, Steve O’Riley, Melvin Brown, Jean Zimmerman and
Newton Harris.