STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

2026 AAU KARATE JUNIOR OFFICIAL's EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Designed to recognize the dedication of young officials within the AAU Karate program. The Junior Referee Excellence Scholarship rewards high-achieving young officials who balance their competitive training with a commitment to officiating, rules use, and event management.

Award Amount: Two (2) annual awards of $1,000 each one male recipient and one female recipient.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

Age: 13–20 years old at the time of application.

Membership: Must hold a current, valid AAU Membership.

Licensing: Must hold a National, or Regional Official’s Rating (any level).

National Experience: Must have officiated at least one (1) National event (See Appendix A) within the current competition cycle (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026).

Regional Experience: Must have officiated at least one (1) District or Regional events within the current competition cycle (July 1, 2025-June. 30, 2026).

This form is to be completed by the applicant and their parent or guardian.

*** Must be present at the AAU Karate National Championships to receive the AAU Karate Junior Official's Excellence Scholarship***

MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026.

Past Winners of the AAU Karate Scholarship

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General Information

Applicant's Name

Phone Number

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Address

Date of Birth

Gender

Male
Female

AAU Membership #:

Current Official's Rating

Parent/ Guardian Information

Parent/ Guardian Name

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Academic Information

Applicant is currently attending:

High School
College

Name of School

School Address

Month/ Year of High School Graduation

If currently attending college/ university:

Month/ Year Started

Major/ Concentration

***Note: If applicant is currently enrolled in a college or university, both college and high school transcripts must be obtained and forwarded to AAU Karate.

If you need additional space to complete your answers to the questions below, please type up your response in a word or PDF document, and upload at the end of this section. When you upload the document, please make sure you name is at the top of the supplemental information.

Please list any other financial aid you are receiving (Example: Grants, Other Scholarships, Full Ride, etc…):

ACADEMIC HONORS & AWARDS:

Tournaments you have officiated at in the last 12 months

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE

KARATE INVOLVEMENT (Tell us about your involvement in the AAU Karate Program.)

OTHER (Any additional information about yourself, that you would like us to consider.)

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TRANSCRIPTS - Please upload your transcripts.

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