Wonder Women Of Wrestling Foundation
WWOWF Administration,
The Wonder Women of Wrestling Foundation is pleased to announce WWOWF National High School Essay Contest. This year’s theme is: “Overcomer”
There will be THREE college scholarships awarded, and each recipient will be granted $1,000.
The ability to overcome adversity is a valuable skill in wrestling and in life. Adversity can arise in many ways. It could come from a comment that someone makes or a restriction that is placed. Trials can also include a lack of access to services and activities. However hardship is encountered, young women face them daily.
The essay prompt is: Tell of a personal experience that you had where you faced adversity in wrestling and how it translates to how you handle hardship in your life off of the mat. Do not change or shorten the essay prompt.
The essay must be between 650 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay must be submitted via email as a PDF file. The essay must be original neither previously published nor secured by copyright. Please do not make an AI generated submission. All essays found to be plagiarized or AI generated will be removed from consideration.
The contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who competed in the Varsity Wonder Women Event held on December 29 & 30, 2023. The contest opens Friday, March 1, 2024 and closes Friday, March 29, 2024. The manuscript must be postmarked, or time stamped on the email no later than 11:59 pm, Friday, March 29, 2024, and sent to the specified submission link below:
Email: lee_jr2003@yahoo.com
Essay finalists will be posted on Friday, April 19, 2024, on the foundation website.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at lee_jr2003@yahoo.com.
With Gratitude,
Lee Furnace Jr.
Vice President
Wonder Women of Wrestling Foundation
Scholarship Program 2025
The Wonder Women of Wrestling Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual WWOWF National High School Essay Contest. This year’s theme is: “Trailblazer”
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRAILBLAZER
1 : a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular
2 : a person who marks or prepares a trail through a forest or field for other people to follow
If we look closely at our lives, we can appreciate the sacrifices of people that came before us. These acts have given us the ability to do what we love. In an e.l.f. Cosmetics Twitch interview, Olympic gold medalist, Helen Morolis spoke about the beginning of her wrestling career. She mentioned times where she had to be the first girl wrestler in her circles. Because of those challenges, she has been able to be a trailblazer for so many people
The essay prompt is: Tell the story of your journey in women’s wrestling. In what ways have you followed a path of influential people before you, in the sport? How have you been a trailblazer for others to follow after you? Do not change or shorten the essay prompt.
The essay prompt is: Tell the story of your journey in women’s wrestling. In what ways have you followed a path of influential people before you, in the sport? How have you been a trailblazer for others to follow after you? Do not change or shorten the essay prompt.
The essay must be between 650 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay must be submitted via email as a PDF file. The essay must be original, neither previously published nor secured by copyright. Please do not make an AI-generated submission. All essays found to be plagiarized or AI generated will be removed from consideration.
The contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who competed in the Varsity Wonder Women Event held on January 3-4, 2025. The contest opens Monday, March 24, 2025 and closes Friday, April 18, 2025. The manuscript must be postmarked, or time stamped on the email no later than 11:59 pm, Friday, April 18, 2025, and sent to the specified submission email below:
Email: cheflee1911@gmail.com
FIVE college scholarships will be awarded; 1 – $4,000 grand prize award and 4 – $1,000 runner up awards. Essay finalists will be posted on Friday, April 25, 2025, on the foundation website.
Additional Information:
Persons submitting manuscripts thereby grant the Wonder Women Of Wrestling Foundation the right to keep the manuscripts and to exercise full publishing rights to them. Awards will be announced on or about April 25, 2025, and the decision of the judges will be final. The manuscripts must present an adequate treatment of the essay topic. Winners may be required to furnish written proof that they were enrolled in their respective high school at the time the essay was submitted. Awards will be submitted to each winner, upon written verification from an institution of higher education in which the individual has enrolled. Actual enrollment (not just acceptance) is required. Awards must be claimed within 18 months after the announcement date to be valid.
Contact: Lee Furnace Jr. | Vice President | Wonder Women of Wrestling Foundation | cheflee1911@gmail.com