2026 KOLBSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION FORM

KOLBSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP

FOR YOUNG POWERLIFTERS
Our goal for this scholarship is to award young athletes with a check for $1,000 each and a powerlifting goodie box. Our hope is that this money is used to help you buy equipment, pay gym dues, enter meets, pay for travel expenses, etc. so that you can succeed in the world of powerlifting.

We know the hardships and sacrifices of loving a sport that doesn't pay often, and we know the expenses that go into being the best you can be on and off the platform. We would not be where we are today without the help of so many, and now it's our turn to give back, and help bring up the next big lifter.
DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2026

SPECIAL NOTE - THIS APPLICATION WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN ONE SESSION. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE WORK AND COMPLETE LATER. BEFORE YOU START, PLEASE HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY INFORMATION READY TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.
Your Personal Information

This is for the nominator's information, athlete information will be in the next section
First and Last Name*
Please make sure this is what you are listed as on Open Powerlifting
Mobile Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
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Athlete Personal Information
First and Last Name*
Please make sure this is what you are listed as on Open Powerlifting
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date
Age at time of nomination*
Gender Identity*

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Mobile Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Apt/Unit #

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Zip Code
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Have they competed in a sanctioned powerlifting meet that can be verified on Open Powerlifting?*

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Please list their lifting career resume in order from most recent to oldest competitions*

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Athlete Questionnaire

This section contains 4 short essay questions, and each will need to be completed before you can submit the application.
How long have you known this athlete and why did you choose to nominate them?*

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What about this athlete makes them stand out from others in the sport?*

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Has this athlete done anything memorable to give back to the sport that you have noticed?*

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Why should we choose this athlete for the scholarship? Tell us more about them.*

0/600
Athlete Recommendation Letters

To get a better perspective of who you are as an athlete and person, we ask that you attach at least one (and up to three) recommendation letters from those that play an active role in their powerlifting life. This can be a lifting partner, coach, gym owner, meet director, etc.
Please attach a recommendation letter from a lifting partner, gym owner, meet director, etc. *

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Additional Recommendation Letter from lifting partner, gym owner, meet director, etc.

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Thank you for nomiating this young athlete for the Kolbstrong Scholarship for young powerlifters. We know that while powerlifting is an individual sport, none of us would be here without our communities, and we are honored to have a small part in helping to bring up the next generation of lifters. We wish you the best of luck in all endeavors, both on and off the platform.
If you have questions regarding any part of this application, how to complete it, or the requirements for its submission, please contact kolbstrongscholarship@gmail.com, subject: Scholarship Application
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KOLBSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP

Your Personal Information

Athlete Personal Information

Athlete Questionnaire

Athlete Recommendation Letters