REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO THE

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Requirements for Access to the Scholarship Program

A. Eligibility

1. Age Requirements/Belt Rank Requirements/Scholarship Amount

A). Boys and girls ages 15 through 18, holding the rank of Brown, Red and/or Black Belt in a recognized school/style of martial art competing in the “point sparring” division and earning first place or grand champion will be eligible to receive a $750 college/technical school scholarship.

B). Boys and girls ages 15 through 18, holding the rank of Brown, Red and /or Black Belt in a recognized school/style of martial art displaying; exceptional spirit, support and excellent judging skills will be eligible for the “Bushido Spirit Award” and receive a $750 college/technical school scholarship.

C). In the case of more than one weight division the competitor with the most points in his/her weight division will capture the “grand champion sparring” title and access to the scholarship program. The AYSMA reserves the right to have the first place competitor of the various weight divisions compete against each other to decide the grand champion sparring title and scholarship program.

B. AYSMA Scholarship Recipients

1. Grade Requirements/Code of Conduct/Semester Limits

A). A student will forfeit any semesters and/or access to the scholarship program if convicted of any “felony” charges in a state or federal court.

B). A competitor may win up to 8 semesters of credit in the scholarship programs.

C). In the case of a male or female student posing for and/or selling or making profit from any inappropriate exposure of the students body whether considered soft or hard pornography will have his/her access to the scholarship program terminated, (his/her name will remain on any list of divisional winners).

C. Grade Point Average/AYSMA Commitment

1. The scholarship recipient/competitor must maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average to be eligible to enter most junior/community colleges. Most major universities require a 2.8 to 3.0 grade point average to enter their classes. Most technical schools do not require a grade point average but still offer an individual to learn a trade and earn a good living. The AYSMA will not require specific grade point averages from its recipients. The competitor/recipient will do that as he/she is able. The AYSMA will provide scholarships to its top competitors and its competitors that display the “Bushido Spirit”.