The IL WSO is happy to announce eight (8) total coaching development scholarships for 2024.  Each scholarship covers enrollment in a USAW Level 1 or Level 2 course. In addition, you will receive a one-year coach USAW membership at no cost to the scholarship recipient. Four (4) Women’s and four (4) BIPOC scholar ships are availabe.

Recipients have six months from notification of scholarship to attend a course.

The IL WSO application period is February 01 - 29 2024.  Once the application period closes, , the IL WSO Board will review the applicants and award the scholarships.  Winners will be notified late March 2024. 

How do I submit an application? 

Download the appropriate application and email the completed application to illinoisweightlifting@gmail.com

Please spread the word and feel free to forward this to anyone you feel might be interested.  Have more questions or want more information about USAW Weightlifting in Illinois?  Use the Contact Us button