SCHOLARSHIPS

It all started with beer, yoga, and a desire to do more in the community.

Yoga Strong Foundation has been hosting Bend & Brew at Brewery Becker since 2016. The proceeds raised from this weekly event go to funding theses scholarships.

2023 applications now closed

The Yoga Strong Foundation will be awarding (2) $2,500 Yoga Strong Scholarship for a 2023 graduate, open to male and female athletes.

yoga strong athletic student scholarship; livingston county; southeast Michigan; brighton mi

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS


Our foundation presents student athletes each year with the Yoga Strong Scholarship to go towards their college education. 

Jenna Staszak

Jenna Staszak

2022 Scholarship Winner

Jenna received $4,000 as our 2022 scholarship recipient! She will be attending Western Michigan University where she will participate in their marching band.

Maddie Brown

Maddie Brown

2019 Scholarship Winner

Maddie received $5,000 as our 2019 scholarship recipient. She is attending Eastern Michigan University. 

Isabella VanBuren

Isabella VanBuren

2018 Scholarship Winner

Bella received $5,000 as our 2018 scholarship recipient.

Hailey Iglewski

Hailey Iglewski

2017 Scholarship Recipient

Hailey received $5,000 as a 2017 scholarship winner.

Hailey made the Deans list for her academic achievements and also plays Polo at Michigan State University. 

 

Grace VanKannel

Grace VanKannel

2017 Scholarship Recipient

Grace received a $5,000 scholarship in 2017. She attended the University of Michigan.

Veronica Ripper

Veronica Ripper

2016 Scholarship Recipient

Veronica received $1,500 as a 2016 scholarship winner. Veronica attended MIT and is also playing volleyball.

Alyssa Guadagni

Alyssa Guadagni

2016 Scholarship Recipient

Alyssa received a $1,500 scholarship in 2016.

Alyssa attended Michigan State University and interned for the Head Sports Dietitian while at MSU. 

 

Zoe Dittman

Zoe Dittman

2016 Sponsorship Recipient

Zoe received $1,500 as a 2016 scholarship recipient.

Zoe attended MSU for saxophone performance and computer engineering in their Honors College.

 

OTHER PROGRAMS & EVENTS


More than just scholarships, the Yoga Strong Foundation hosts events and programs to empower Michigan youth in many ways.

Christmas Wishes

In partnership with a class of HS students, through our fundraising we empowered them to give 375 low income kids gifts for Christmas. 

Fuel for the Soul

An ongoing fundraiser in partnership with Good Sense Coffee company, donating 100% of coffee sales. “Fuel for the soul!” 

Kicks for Kids

We partnered with an athlete to raise funds to purchase over 100 new pairs of shoes for kids. 

GET IN TOUCH


Interested in our upcoming events, attend our Yoga class (all skill levels welcome) or learning more? CONTACT US!

See what VOLUNTEER opportunities are coming up, or click to make a DONATION!