2026-27 Scholarship Awards have been made!
Last June, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation at the Open House/Fundraiser at Calvin Chin's Martial Arts Academy. Thanks to our donors' generosity, we are proud to award a total of $20,000 this year:
$3500 to David Liang of Calvin Chin's Martial Arts Academy
$3500 to Landau Tzou of Elite Kung Fu
$3500 to Kaden Wong of US Wushu Center
$3500 to Lenore Zatopek of Austin Kung Fu &Tai Chi
Honorable Mentions:
$2000 to Ariana Wong Malaga of Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut
$2000 to Olivia McBreen of Siu Lum Pai Kung Fu/Ted Giantini
$2000 to Riyana Thenuwara of Elite Kung Fu
This brings our cumulative total to $224,500 - a milestone that reflects the strength and commitment of our community. For 15 years, our scholarships have supported students who exemplify dedication and a deep connection to martial arts values, alongside outstanding academic achievement. We remain honored to invest in young leaders who carry these principles into their education and their future endeavors.