ACP Foundation College Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Adam Charles Ports Foundation
The Adam Charles Ports Foundation offers significant scholarships to further the academic education of individuals who have trained in the martial arts. Scholarship awards begin at $1,000. Since its inception, the ACP Foundation has awarded $681,000 in scholarships to deserving students who have trained in the martial arts.
In 2023, the ACP Foundation awarded 21 scholarships totaling $81,000! Thank you to all of our donors and sponsors who have contributed.
Applying for a Scholarship
Qualifications
- Applicant must have at least one year of training in any style of martial arts.
- Applicant must be a resident of the State of Ohio or be an undergraduate with a permanent address in Ohio and currently enrolled in a school of higher learning.
Evaluation Criteria
- Instructor's Recommendation
- Two-page Essay
- Martial Arts Accomplishments
- Personal Statement
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Scholarships will be awarded in October 2023. Scholarship monies will be disbursed directly to the school of higher learning. Prior to disbursement, the ACP Foundation will need the recipient’s social security number and student ID number. Scholarship fund distribution takes place during winter quarter or winter semester, in time for spring tuition
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Application: Fill out the Scholarship Application Form.
- Proof of Enrollment: Include an official letter of acceptance to a college, university or vocational school OR a class registration list showing the courses for which you are registered next term.
- Letter of Recommendation: Include a letter of recommendation from your martial arts instructor.
- Personal Statement: Include one page about yourself.
- Essay: Write an essay that is 2-3 pages, double-spaced on the topic listed on the Scholarship Application Form.
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