Randi McKenzie & Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie’s
Lucy Tierk Shoham Memorial Scholarship

The awards are merit-based scholarships for higher education students demonstrating high academic performance related to the goals of the International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK). They are intended for students from low- to middle-income countries.

The award honors the memory of Lucy Shoham who passed away in 2022 at age 100. She was the mother of Randi (Shoham) McKenzie and mother-in-law of Thomas L. McKenzie (Honorary Lifetime IOHSK President).

Scholarships & Grants Application (Deadlines TBA at www.facebook.com/iohsk)

Lucy Tierk Shoham Memorial Scholarships

  • Award Date: October 19, 2025

    Kazi Md Azman, Undergraduate Senior, Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh, Recommended by: Dr. Md Zahid Hossain

    Fhonnalyn Eyong, Undergraduate Senior, Department of Exercise and Sports Science, University of Southern Mindanao, Cotabato, Philippines
    Recommended by: Dr. Ruben L. Tagare, Jr.

    John Ralph Tubon, Undergraduate Senior, Department of Fitness & Sports Management, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, Recommended by: Michael David Tan Lopez & Dr. Jerome Porto

  • Award Date: July 2024

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    Braj Baral, Kathmandu Medical College & Training Hospital, Nepal, July 2024

  • Award Date: June 2023

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    Kient JP M. Tonong, Davao Oriental State University, Philippines, June 2023

    Zhiyong Awang, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea/China, June 2023

Meet Randi & Thom

Dr. Thomas McKenzie

Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie

Mrs. Randi E. McKenzie

Mrs. Randi E. McKenzie

Randi & Thom McKenzie