USA Fencing Announces Recipients of the Fencing the Gap Scholarships and Grants

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Fencing is thrilled to recognize the 2024-25 award winners of our Fencing the Gap initiative. 

This year's awardees have truly embodied the values of USA Fencing, demonstrating exceptional commitment to increasing access, belonging, and inclusion. 

Their efforts have helped break down barriers in their communities, and grow the sport we all know and love.

In total, 23 Future Champions Scholarships were awarded, and $28,000 in grants were disseminated.

Shannon Jolly, USA Fencing’s Senior Manager for Impact & Growth, praised the awardees, noting, “These awardees are proof that USA Fencing is committed to doing this work. Growing this sport by increasing access and inclusion to the sport of fencing. Together, we rise!”

Congratulations to all the recipients who have made a significant impact this season. Here are the distinguished awardees:

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• Coralyn Weeks

• Charlotte Carrasco White

• Melania Yee

• Trinity Cowles

• Olivia Chu

• David Brady

• Sebastian Cadet

• Lucile Asadi-Mclaughlin

• Farren Edwards

• Devin Teddy Poyotte

• Bryella Nicudemus

• Benjamin Davis

• Bozeman Fencing Association

• PISTE*

• Atlanta Fencers Foundation

• Boston Fencing Club*

• Blair Fencing Club

• North Atlanta High School

• Boston Fencing Club

• Dunwoody Fencing Club

• Atlanta Fencers Club Foundation

• Blair Fencing Club

* Clubs approved for more than one initiative

• Boston Fencing Club

• PISTE

• W Fencing

• Still Point Fencing Foundation