2026 SWKKF Student Development Scholarship Application Form

SWKKF Student Development Scholarship Application Form
The SWKKF Scholarship Committee offers 3 scholarships, each valued at $1000, to applicants who showcase excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and karate involvement. These scholarships are made possible by the Wado Kai Student Development Fund (2 scholarships) and the Jean Foster Memorial Fund (1 scholarship).

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify:
1. Applicants must be active members of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) during the application year. Applicants can either be students themselves or parents/guardians of students:
  1. For student applicants: evaluation focuses on academic achievements, extracurricular engagement, and karate participation.
  2. For parent/guardian applicants: assessment considers the student's academic performance and extracurricular involvement, along with the parent/guardian's karate engagement.
2. The student must be applying to or already enrolled in a post-secondary program (e.g., technical institute, college, university, etc.).
3. Academic success must meet the requirements for admission to the post-secondary institution or continuation from one academic year to the next. Proof of acceptance or continuation within the program is required.
The deadline to submit all application sections is June 30, 2026.

Application Instructions:
- Complete the sections below, ensuring to address all sections thoroughly.
- Expand as much as possible about your skills and accomplishments. Thorough completion allows the Scholarship Committee to adequatly evaluate the application.
- Consult the SWKKF Scholarship Submission Checklist to guarantee the completeness of your application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered for review by the committee.
For any inquiries or clarifications, please reach out to the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@shintani.ca.

General Information
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Student Name (if different than applicant)

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Passbook Number
Are you registered as a member of the SWKKF for 2026?
Applicant's Instructor:

Student's Academic Information
Name of the academic institution student is currently attending
Name of the academic institution student is applying to or continuing in
Please describe student's plans for further education. Be as detailed as possible.
Please upload student's official transcript (or interim report if official transcript not available yet).

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If applicable, list any additional course names and grades achieved (or in progress) below that are NOT listed the transcript.
Please upload your Proof of Enrolment or Continuance. This is a document to show you've been accepted into a program or will be continuing in your current program.

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Student's Extracurricular Involvement
Use the table below (or a similar format) to outline your involvement in extracurricular activities over the past five years (2021–2026). This may include volunteer work, paid employment, participation in sports or the arts, and any related achievements. You are encouraged to provide additional details such as certificates, awards, and accomplishments.

Important: All submissions must include a specific time commitment and a detailed description of your role. General statements such as, “Volunteer at school” do not provide sufficient information for the committee to assess involvement. Be sure to specify the frequency of your commitment (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, annually), the amount of time spent, and specific tasks performed (e.g. Volunteer math tutor to grade 5 students 3 hours per week for 10 weeks per year.")

To use the chart below, follow these steps:
1. Click this link.
2. Select "File" > "Make a Copy" to create an editable version for yourself.
3. Once completed, select "File" > "Download" > "PDF Document" to submit your final version.
Please upload your extracurricular involvement information

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Applicant's Karate Achievement and Contribution
Please detail the applicant's karate involvement within your home dojo. This may include average class attendance, teaching responsibilities, assistance with administrative tasks, and any other contributions.
Please describe the applicant's karate involvement outside your home dojo. This may include participation in tournaments, clinics, other martial arts programs, and related activities.
Please upload the applicant's Sensei recommendation letter below. You may use the following letter template if needed.

To use the template, follow these steps:
1. Click this link.
2. Select "File" > "Make a Copy" to create an editable version for yourself.
3. Once completed, select "File" > "Download" > "PDF Document" to submit your final version.
Sensei's recommendation letter

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SWKKF Submission Checklist
Please ensure the following documents are submitted through this application or via email (scholarship@shintani.ca). Incomplete application forms will not be reviewed by the committee.
I understand that the documents listed above either need to be submitted here or by email and that an incomplete application form will not be sent to the committee for review.
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SWKKF Student Development Scholarship Application Form

General Information

Student's Academic Information

Student's Extracurricular Involvement

Applicant's Karate Achievement and Contribution

SWKKF Submission Checklist