BIPOC Coach Development Scholarship

The Ohio WSO Committee in tandem with USAW will decide annually on the number of scholarships to be funded.

For the year 2023, four total scholarships will be awarded to four individuals who meet the below requirements. Each scholarship is $549 for a Level 1 or Level 2 course enrollment as well as a one-year coach membership. Travel-related and non-tuition expenses are not covered. Applications will be accepted from June 1st-June 30th. Following the closing of the application submission period, five members of the Ohio WSO committee will review the applications and select the recipients of the scholarships based on their application.

Requirements for Consideration:

  • Must be at least 17 years old

  • Must identify as a member of the BIPOC community.

Selection Criteria:

  • Must meet application deadline.

  • Applicants working or planning to work with underserved populations in weightlifting or sport capacity are preferred.

  • Applicants with experience in the sport of weightlifting as an athlete or coach are preferred.

  • Applicants with less than five years of coaching experience in the sport are preferred.

  • Applicants with high levels of coaching success, social impact through sport and/or academic achievement in sport are preferred.

Applications are now closed.