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.  

AAU Karate Michael Eggleston Sr. Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to a young man and a young woman who have participated in AAU Karate for a minimum of one (1) year.  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.  Two (2) - $2,500.00 AAU Karate Michael Eggleston Sr. Memorial Scholarships will be awarded.

The AAU Karate Michael Eggleston Sr. Memorial Scholarship is name in honor of our friend and supporter, Michael (Mike) Eggleston Sr.  Sensei Eggleston embodied the spirit of the AAU Karate program and tirelessly gave back to the program as an athlete, coach, official and volunteer.  Sensei Eggleston passed away unexpectedly in May of 2021.  His spirit lives on throughout the AAU Karate Program. 

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If you have any questions in regards to the AAU Karate Scholarship, please contact Jamie Larue, Sports Coordinator at jlarue@aausports.org or 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, SC

2025 - Nathan Gould, FL and Yuselly Hincapie, FL

2026 - Announcement made at 2025 AAU Karate Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida