Just Boxing Foundation established the BoxingEdu Scholarship in 2021 for boxers pursuing higher education through a public college or university in Los Angeles County, California.
Award: $1,200 (USD)
Application Deadline: August 30, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the 2021 BoxingEdu Scholarship?
BoxingEdu is intended to aid boxers who are actively pursuing higher education at a public college or university based in Los Angeles County, California. Please review the Scholarship Guidelines for more details on eligibility.
What is the cutoff date to apply for the 2021 BoxingEdu Scholarship?
Scholarship applications for 2021 will be accepted until Monday, August 30th at 11:59PM PST.
What is the Scholarship Essay, and do I need to submit one?
The Scholarship Essay is an essay of 500 - 1,000 words related to the topic specified within the Scholarship Application. All BoxingEdu applicants for 2021 must include a Scholarship Essay with their submission in order for their application to be reviewed.
What is the award amount for 2021?
Each recipient of the BoxingEdu Scholarship will receive $1,200 (USD) for expenses related to education, and/or boxing training and competition.
How much boxing experience do I need to apply for the BoxingEdu?
Applicants must have experience in the field of boxing in one of the following ways:
An amateur boxer with competition experience in one or more sanctioned bouts
A professional boxer with competition experience in one or more sanctioned bouts
A student who has earned credit for completing a boxing course at a college or university
A student who is actively enrolled in a boxing course at a college or university
A student who is actively a member of a boxing club program at a college or university
Where do I submit applications and documentation?
Please email applications and supporting documentation to theteam@justboxing.org
What types expenses are covered by the Scholarship?
Examples of qualifying expenses...
Tuition and fees
Books and supplies
Living costs
Computers and software
Boxing equipment
Boxing gym dues
Boxing training fees
Competition travel and expenses
How are the scholarship recipients chosen?
Just Boxing Foundation has assembled a Scholarship Selection Committee. The committee is responsible for thoroughly reviewing all applications and essays, and ensuring that applicants meet our Scholarship Guidelines. Committee members will vote to award Scholarships based on the Guidelines. Just Boxing Foundation's Board of Directors will provide final approval of all Scholarships.
When will the scholarship recipients be announced?
2021 BoxingEdu Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than October 1, 2021.
Can I donate to Just Boxing Foundation?
Of course! Just Boxing Foundation, Inc. is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). We accept donations through our website at www.justboxing.org, and also through the Just Boxing Foundation Facebook page.
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