ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

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Supporting Education Through a Passion for Water Sports

The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation’s endowment scholarships help students pursue their education while recognizing the leadership, dedication and personal growth they develop through water skiing.

Your support helps create lasting scholarship opportunities for future generations.

SUPPORT THE ENDOWMENT

Helping Students Pursue Their Goals

The Foundation awards scholarships each year to water skiers who demonstrate leadership and show how their involvement in the sport has contributed to their personal and academic growth.

Endowment funding expands the Foundation’s ability to support deserving students. Through the General Endowed Scholarship Fund, additional awards can help students continue their education and work toward their career goals.

How the Endowment Works

The Foundation’s Endowment Fund for Scholarships and Grants is a permanent, restricted fund designed to provide ongoing support for educational scholarships and grants.

Contributions are invested under the oversight of an independent investment manager and the Foundation’s Endowment Fund Committee. Annual distributions provide funding for awards, with an investment strategy focused on long term growth, moderate risk and low fees.

Give to the Fund

Donations help build a lasting source of support for scholarships and grants. Contributions of any amount are welcome.

Invest for the Future

The fund is professionally managed with the goal of sustaining support for future generations.

Support Annual Awards

Each year, a portion of the fund’s value is distributed and allocated between scholarships and grants according to Foundation policies.

Explore Scholarship Opportunities

Are you pursuing your education and actively involved in water skiing? Learn more about the Foundation’s scholarships and the students whose achievements have been recognized through the program.

Review the current application requirements and deadlines before applying.

APPLY

SEE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS

Help Create Lasting Opportunities

A gift to the Endowment Fund for Scholarships and Grants helps strengthen the Foundation’s ability to support students and grant recipients for years to come.

Contributions of any amount are welcome. Donors may designate their gifts to the endowment or choose to support scholarships, grants or the Foundation’s general operations directly.

Endowment Donor Recognition

Endowment supporters are also recognized at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and Banquet.

Cumulative Giving Levels

Diamond Donor $1,000,000

Pearl Donor $500,000

Ruby Donor $250,000

Emerald Donor $100,000

Sapphire Donor $50,000

Opal Donor $25,000

Jade Donor $10,000

Recognition

Eligible contributions can accumulate toward higher recognition levels. Donors may choose public recognition or remain anonymous.

Honoring Your Generosity

Gifts of $10,000 or more are eligible for recognition through the Foundation’s website, email communications and social media, according to donor preferences.

OTHER FORMS OF DONATION PAYMENTS

Make checks payable to USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation, “Team Grant" in the memo.

Donations up to $2,500

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Donations over $2,500