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SCHOLARSHIPS


The Jim Grew Scholarship awarded $1000 based on Baldwin's performance.  This scholarship was also provided for the Boys 1 - Ryan Gay.

The Jimmy McCornick Memorial Scholarship went to the Overall Boy and Girl 2 in the amount of $500 each. 

The Dr. J.D. Morgan and the Linda Giddens scholarship is awarded to the Overall Water Ski National Boy 3 and Girl 3.
Kristin Baldwin
Girls 1 National Overall Scholarship Winner
Scholarships for all sports discipline water skiers are available through the American Water Ski Eduational Foundation. 

The Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee was appointed in 1982.  The first scholarship program began in 1983 and offered scholarships to qualified members of the USA Water Ski (all sports disciplines).  The applicant must be an incoming sophomore, junior or senior as well as a U.S. Citizen, studying full-time at a two or four-year school. 

General guidelines for con
The AWSEF Scholarship Programs are supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and families that have set up an endowment fund for a scholarship in memory of a loved one.  For more information on how to fund a scholarship, contact AWSEF.

2013 Scholarship Application PDF

 

2013 Scholarship Application WORD

 

View the Past Awards 

sideration include the number of years the applicant has been a member of USA Water Ski, academic achievement level, two letters of reference, need, work record, school and community activities and a 500-word essay.  Also considered are the individual's contributions to the sport as a skier, rider, barefooter etc., as a worker at water ski tournaments, (judge, driver, committee work, etc.)  Students need not be collegiate water ski competitors. 
Cole CappelUniversity of Texas
The MasterCraft Scholarship

Cole Cappel of Dallas, Texas is a senior at the University of Texas majoring in urban studies.  A member of the University of Texas water ski team, he has served as president of the team and tournament director of UT's annual Fall Classic. 
kyle-bichich
University of California
Jennifer Odom/David Kammerer Memorial Scholarship

Kyle Bichich of Issaquah, Washington was awarded The Jennifer Odom/David Kammerer Memorial Scholarship. He is a junior at the University of California San Diego majoring in structural engineering. He is a barefoot competitor at the regional level. He has volunteered at the Barefoot Water Ski World Championships, as well as the Regionals and Nationals.
Haley Sarow
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Tim Olson Memorial Scholarship

Hayley Sarow of Evansville, Wisconsin, a Junior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater majoiring in social work, is receiving the Tim Olson Memorial Scholarship.  She is a member of the Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team.  She participated in teaching clinics at the Wisconsin Water Ski Convention and Expo.  Haley also competes in collegiate three-event water skiing. 

Jennifer King
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Correct Craft Scholarship

Jennifer King of Dousman, Wisconsin, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse majoring in elementary/Middle education, is receiving the Correct Craft Scholarship.  She is the women's captain for the UW-LaCrosse water ski team.  While she is a competing team members, she also devotes her time to recruiting new members for the team.   

Emily Van Treese
Miami University in Oxford Ohio
Jean Downes Memorial Scholarship

Emily Van Treese of Sidney, Ohio, a sophomore at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is receiving the Jean Downes Memorial Scholarship. She is majoring in communications and is actively working on her scoring credit to become an official at collegiate water ski tournaments. She coaches local students both non-competitive and competitive to encourage them to the next level of skiing.

Carolyn Hensley
University of Alabama
Barbara Bolding/Jim Grew Scholarship

Caroline Hensley of Hixson, Tennessee, a junior at the University of Alabama, is the recipient of the $3,000 Barbara Bolding/Jim Grew Scholarship for the second time. She was the recipient of the Southern Region-Elmer Stailing Scholarship in 2010. A chemical engineering major, she serves as treasurer for the Alabama water ski team and earned a spot on the six-member U.S. Elite Water Ski Team representing the United States at the 2011 Water Ski World Championships in Dubna, Russia