The AAU Karate Scholarship was first introduced to AAU Karate Members at the 2004 AAU Karate National Championships which was held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Over the past ten (10) years, we have had the opportunity to give the scholarship to many deserving individuals.  Will you be the next recipient?

AAU Karate Scholarships are awarded annually to a young man and a young woman who have participated in AAU Karate for a minimum of four years.  No other applications will be accepted.  Applications may be submitted to AAU Karate on behalf of an applicant that meets the qualifications, and (a) will be attending an accredited undergraduate college or university for the academic year beginning in the Fall, or (b) are presently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college or university.  NEW for 2024: Two $2,500.00 AAU Karate scholarships will be awarded.

2024 Scholarship -  Click Here 

If you have any questions in regards to the AAU Karate Scholarship, please contact Jennifer Miles, Director of Combat Sports & Special Events at Jennifer@aausports.org.

Past Recipients (by year given):

2004 - Aaron Dubnow, IL and Rachel Winner, NC

2005 - Randy Fussell, GA and Emily Richmond, IL

2006 - Andrew Gates, FL and Kristen Dawson, NY

2007 - Joseph Taura, IL and Elizabeth Green, OH

2008 - Alfred Grover, OH and Ashley King, CA

2009 - Aaron Payne, VA and Ashley Jones, FL

2010 - Dean Shriver, IN and Mackenzie Rahaim, OH

2011 - Nate Garton, IL and Mara Dubnow, IL

2012 - Avery Morell, FL and Brianne Lawton, NC

2013 - Gunnar Flinchum, FL and Catherine Yan Shi, CA

2014 - Luke Sartino, IN and Ena Latic, NY

2015 - Sinjin Yuto Dean, CA and Marisa Ruland, FL

2016 - Alexander Gale, IL & Jonathan Morrow, WA and Andrea Shugar, OH & Asia Yu-Robinson, NC 

2017 - Carissan Hansen, FL and Colin Castlewitz, FL

2018 - Angel Jose, IL and Rey Simon, CA

2019 - Kaitlyn Leslie, OH 

2021 - JJ Yu-Robinson, NC and Hannah Adams, NC

2022 - Luke Conboy, WA and Kylee Adams, NC

2024 - Ryan Sigsbee, VA and Libby Heenan

2025 - Announcement Made at 2024 AAU Karate Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida