Women’s Fargo & College Scholarships from Pin City

Pin City Wrestling Club recognizes that being a student athlete is an expensive proposition. We also know that while Washington is one of the leading states in the nation for women’s wrestling in high school, we lag behind other states in participation at the national and collegiate level. To help address the issue, we have created two scholarship programs to show our support for women’s wrestling in Washington:

1) Jr Nationals/Fargo Scholarship – Women wrestle freestyle in college so the primary vehicle for getting noticed by college programs is participation in national freestyle tournaments such as the ASCIS/Vaughan Junior National Championships in July at Fargo. Pin City Wrestling Club will provide a scholarship to cover the costs for going to Fargo for one Washington women wrestler up to $1,000. The scholarship is open to all Washington-resident junior women but those committing to preparing for Fargo with PCWC training programs (open to any WA junior women, scholarships available for club fees too) will be given preference. The application deadline will be May 31st and will be awarded according to the USAW payment schedule for the Fargo trip. The final decision will be made in early June and will be based on the following criteria:

a. Goals description – what participation at national events means to the wrestler and how it furthers their goals in the sport

b. Statement of need – description of financial need / how the scholarship is critical for their ability to participate

c. Academic standing – Grade point average, description of academic goals

d. Commitment to preparation – Description of training plans for the Spring/Summer, club practice participation, etc.

2) College Scholarship – There are few scholarships available to college wrestlers and even fewer for women. Those student-athletes that do secure scholarships or other financial aid, often face additional costs that are not covered. To show our support for Washington women seeking to wrestle beyond high school, Pin City Wrestling Club will award one Washington woman wrestler a $1,000 scholarship to help cover their college expenses. The application deadline will be July 31st and the scholarship will be awarded by September 6th. The decision will be made on the following criteria:

a. Goals description – what being a student-athlete at the college level means to the wrestler and how it furthers their goals in the the sport and life

b. Statement of need – description of financial need / how the scholarship can aid their academic and athletic success in college

c. Academic standing – Grade point average, description of academic goals

d. Commitment to preparation – Description of training plans for the Spring/Summer, club practice participation, etc.

e. Proof that the applicant has signed with a college program (both 2yr and 4yr programs are eligible, current college wrestlers are eligible but preference will be given to entering freshmen)

Past success in major events is not a requirement for either of these scholarships. We are most interested in supporting committed student-athletes that have the drive to push their boundaries and show that Hard Work Pays Off both in the classroom and on the mat.

Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee consisting of the PCWC coaching staff, the supporting funder and a PCWC alumni athlete now wrestling with a top women’s college program. To express interest and receive an application, please email both:

Please forward this to any wrestlers or coaches of wrestlers that might benefit.

Thank You!

Pin City Wrestling Club