The Scholarship Program
No child is turned away for cost.
The Urban Spirit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Scholarships funded by the 1 Million Scholarship Drive give youth free access to the 37 Skills courses and coaching programs when a family cannot cover the cost.
What It Covers
What a scholarship gives you
37 Skills course
Full access to Kid’s Point MMA 37 Skills, the 37 Chambers curriculum for ages 3½ and up, online and in person.
Complete Martial Artist
The coaching and mentorship course for teens — learning through teaching and leading.
Warrior’s Mindset
The continuous education program: a library of developed content plus live and online mentoring.
Coaching certification
Awarded on completion of the Complete Martial Artist course — the step that turns a student into a coach.
Why It Matters
It’s easy to help change someone’s life for the better.
Why This Program Exists
He beat the odds
Born and raised in the tough inner-city (Lafayette Projects), anything that could happen to someone in that environment happened to Willie “The BAM” Johnson. However, he beat the odds through the guidance of Martial Arts and mentorship.
Through this scholarship program, Mr. Johnson would like to help others defeat the odds just as he did. The martial arts scholarship program is designed to offer all young people an opportunity to train with one of the best schools in the country. We at “The BAM’S” know the true benefits of the martial arts and how valuable it can be to anyone looking to better themselves. The tools we’ve developed through our dedication to the arts will give any child or young adult the courage to say no to unhealthy situations, avoid danger, and stand firm amidst difficult times when confronted with negative peer pressure and life challenges.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility
- Low Income Families
- Kids With Behavioral Problems
- Kids Who Try Very Hard To Reach Their Goals
- Kids With Low Self-Esteem
- Kids Who Are Suffering From Bullying or Peer Pressure
Additional Requirements
What we ask of you
01 Submit a one-page letter explaining why you believe you are a qualified candidate for this program and why you are in need of it. Please ensure that you use a separate sheet of paper for your letter.
02 It is crucial that you commit to completing the entire program without any excuses, as failure to do so will result in being responsible for the full program price.
03 Both you (applicant) and your guardian must actively volunteer during your program time to help us promote the value of Martial Arts.
Apply
Scholarship application
Tell us about the student. We will follow up by email with the next steps, including where to send your one-page letter.
Fund A Scholarship
Help another young person defeat the odds.
Every gift to the drive pays for course access and coaching for a student who could not otherwise enroll.