Region 1 Scholarship Program

Thank you for your interest in the World Tang Soo Do Foundation Region 1 Scholarship Award.

The World Tang Soo Do Foundation (WTSDF) is a 501(c)(3) and is the charitable arm of the World Tang Soo Do Association. Each region of our association has the opportunity to participate in providing merit-based scholarships for WTSDA members, in good standing, who are college or graduate students or high school seniors who will be attending an accredited college or university program in the upcoming academic year. Here in Region 1, we also include those who are enrolled full-time in accredited trade schools.

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https://www.facebook.com/Region1Scholarship

Help us meet our 2024 Goals!

For 20 years, the WTSDF Region 1 Scholarship Fund has awarded over $65,000 to 48 Region 1 students that have shown the ideals of the World Tang Soo Foundation academically, personally, and professionally.

We hope to continue this tradition and we need your help. Annually, we award two $2500 scholarships and we have a campaign goal to exceed this in contributions.

Why $5001?
Because we are Region 1 and we do everything
ONE MORE TIME!

Every donation makes a difference. Please click on the above yellow "Donate" button to help. With your generous contribution, the WTSDF Region 1 Scholarship Fund can reach our goal and continue to support our members.

Updates:

NEW DEADLINE! New deadline is June 30. We now have a single deadline with, up to two $2500 awards annually. This new deadline will allow all applicants to be able to provide enrollment confirmation before the deadline.
Electronic submissions are accepted and highly encouraged. Read the "Application Submission" section below for directions.
Completed applications (or updated information for re-applicants) must be receivedno later than the deadline. It is highly suggested that you turn in your application early so the committee can answer any questions you might have. Also, they can let you know of any omissions or errors to your applications.
We encourage all applicants to submit their ACT/SAT test scores. But, as many colleges and univeristies (including all of the UC system) are "Test Blind" if you have not taken the exams, please submit a statement as to why you have not supplied your scores.

Deadline:

June 30

Applications:

If you would like apply, please download the forms provided.

Region 1 Scholarship Packet

Region 1 Instructor Recommendation Form

Region 1 Academic Recommendation Form

Region 1 Personal Recommendation Form

Region 1 Scholarship Checklist

[NOTE: These are fillable PDFs. If you need another format, please contact the scholarship chair.]

Application Submission:

Applications can be submitted either by mail or electronically.
Electronic Submissions:

Email all files to Scholarship@wtsda-region1.org
Please use the following file name format:
- FirstName_LastName_ScholarshipApplication_Cycle_Year.pdf
  - Example: Michelle_Kao_ScholarshipApplication_Spring_2023.pdf
All files (application and supporting materials) must be received by the deadlines.
All documents must be in PDF format.
Supporting files must be named in the following format:
- FirstName_LastName_TeacherRec_Cycle_Year.pdf
  - Example1: Leslie_Flaum_TeacherRec_Spring_2021.pdf
  - Example 2: John_Smith_PersonalRec_Fall_2021.pdf
Supporting files can be emailed directly from Teachers, Instructors, etc to Scholarship@wtsda-region1.org

Submitting by mail:
Send the application and all supporting material to this address. WTSDF Region 1 Scholarship Fund PO BOX 70218 Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Eligibility:

Are you eligible for a WTSDA Region One Scholarship?

Are you currently training?

Attending World Tang Soo Do Association classes on a regular weekly basis.

Are you in good standing?

Being a current member of the WTSDA: not dismissed, suspended, on leave of absence, or on reprimand. This includes WTSDA dues paid up to date for black belts.

Have you had ONE YEAR of training?

Having been officially enrolled in the WTSDA for at least one full year.

Are you a full time student?

Currently attending college, graduate school, or trade school which is usually twelve credits per semester. High School seniors and/or adults who haven’t started college yet must be enrolled (not just accepted) to be full time in college.

If you answered yes to the above requirements, then you are might be eligible to apply for the WTSDF Region 1 Scholarship Award.

Still have questions?

Follow the WTSDF Region 1 Scholarship Fund page on Facebook. Or email the Region One Scholarship Committee Chair at scholarship@wtsda-region1.org

History of the Region 1 Scholarship Program

Master Frank Waller of Sacramento was the first to start a college scholarship award for students in Region 1. Since then, and in large part due to Master Waller’s tireless endeavors, the award has spread throughout the World Tang Soo Do Association and is now a part of the World Tang Soo Do Foundation, a 501c3. Master Waller was passionate about giving our youth an opportunity to succeed, and true to his legacy, Region 1 is proud to give a substantial amount of money to the applicants from our member schools.

Remember, we can’t give money unless people apply. Please encourage those who are seniors in high school, or already in college, to apply for this assistance. Every instructor has the application and requirements or you can get to the link on this website for an application. And if you don’t know anyone eligible, but would like to make a tax deductible contribution, then use the donate button on this page. Help us keep Master Waller’s vision alive and promote continued success in education.

Checkout the list below to see who has received awards in the past. You could be next!

Previous Recipients

2003 Alaina Hoisington Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do
2003 Joanna Lee N/A
2003 Nicole Dzialowy Roseburg Martial Arts Academy
2003 Tara Puzin Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
2004 Madeline Honig Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do
2004 Meghan Lowe Fitness Fanatics
2004 Nickolai Papa Parkpoint Tang Soo Do
2005 Courtney Bull Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
2005 Krista Prescott Fitness Fanatics
2006 Jimi Hensley Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
2006 Brooke Gorden Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do
2006 Connor Ashenbrucker Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
2006 Kisa Rupp Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
2007 Jayme Miller Tahoe City Tang Soo Do
2007 Byron Kennedy Fitness Fanatics
2007 Russell Reinhart Positive Karate USA
2008 Jared Kauffman Tahoe City Tang Soo Do
2008 Amanda Lui Warrior Martial Arts
2008 Rebecca Hobert Fitness Fanatics
2008 Neil Pecorilla Roseburg Martial Arts Academy
2009 Amanda Lui Warrior Martial Arts
2010 Kyle Fiero Fitness Fanatics
2010 Sophia Miridakis Fitness Fanatics
2010 Natalia Marquez Parkpoint Tang Soo Do
2010 Eric Bolstad Positive Karate USA
2011 Elijah Stephenson Fitness Fanatics
2012 Taylor Lewis Tahoe City Tang Soo Do
2012 Sierra Abrams Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do
2012 James Lopez Roseburg Martial Arts Academy
2012 Vincent Cody Positive Karate USA
2013 Nick Fiero Fitness Fanatics
2014 Jasmine DuBose Roseburg Martial Arts Academy
2014 Tyler Hensley Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
2015 Sydney Woods Evergreen Tang Soo Do
2016 Katerina Humrichouse Family Tang Soo Do
2017 Dusk Huber Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
2017 Mackenzie Freeman Evergreen Tang Soo Do
2018 Jasmine Weaver Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
2018 Berit Syltebo Evergreen Tang Soo Do
2019 Kate Cavanaugh Loyal Heights Martial Arts
2019 Sam Humrichouse Family Tang Soo Do
2019 Sebastian Hunter Dragon Fire Tang Soo Do
2019 Daniel Murchison Dragon Heart Tang Soo Do
2019 Stephanie Glascock Evergreen Tang Soo Do
2021 Kelsy Greenberg Summit Mist
2022 Abigail Vickers Roseburg Martial Arts Academy
2022 Gelsy Funes Salazar Reno United Tang Soo Do
2022 Ella Friis Alfers Loyal Heights Martial Arts
2023 Thomas Chang Summit Mist
2023 Jillian Kirgin Reno United Tang Soo Do