Future Leaders in Health, Medical & Sport: 2026 IOHSK Scholarship Recipients Announced
February 26, 2026
The International Organization for Health, Sports, & Kinesiology, www.iohsk.net, office@iohsk.net
Future Leaders in Health & Sport: 2026 IOHSK Scholarship Recipients Announced
The International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 IOHSK Scholarship for high school students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and meaningful involvement in health- and sport-related activities.
This scholarship is designed to support and encourage high school students worldwide who have a strong interest in the fields of health, physical activity, sport, and related professions. Eligible applicants should be actively involved in school- or community-based activities such as health or medical clubs, community health and wellness initiatives, varsity athletic programs (as student-athletes), or health-related volunteer work. Applicants must demonstrate consistent and meaningful participation in school-approved activities and meet one of the following academic standards over the past two semesters: an overall GPA of 3.80 or higher on a 4.00 scale (weighted or unweighted) or ranking within the top 5% of their class. Applicants must also submit a strong letter of recommendation from a club advisor, coach, or teacher.
For students enrolled in homeschooling or charter school programs, requirements are slightly modified. Eligible applicants must submit documented proof of their activities along with a letter of verification or recommendation related to those activities.
For the 2026 cycle, IOHSK received a total of 40 applications from 10 countries. After careful review and evaluation of each applicant’s qualifications and required application materials, IOHSK is proud to announce 10 scholarship recipients. The recipients’ average GPA was 3.98 on a 4.00 scale (with IOHSK converting weighted, unweighted, and 100-point grading scales for consistency). All recipients demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership, community service hours, sustained school/community involvement, and strong engagement in health, physical activity, and/or medical-related activities.
Funding Acknowledgment
The scholarship funds are provided through a partnership of the Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie and Randi McKenzie Scholarships and Grants Foundation and the IOHSK Scholarship Funds. Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie is an Emeritus Professor at San Diego State University and has been one of the most internationally recognized and leading scholars in the field of physical activity and sport pedagogy. Mrs. Randi McKenzie is an Emerita Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at San Diego State University who has been dedicated to and committed to serving students for many years. In addition, IOHSK Scholarship Funds were made possible through generous and unanimous donations from IOHSK members in 2026.
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IOHSK is extremely proud to recognize these outstanding young student leaders who are already contributing to healthier schools, communities, and nations—advancing the core mission of IOHSK. IOHSK hopes this scholarship will further empower these exceptional students to continue their academic excellence, expand their leadership and service, and take an active role in promoting health and physical activity within the communities they serve.
Last, IOHSK gratefully acknowledges the Board of Directors who participated in the application evaluation process and provided valuable feedback and constructive comments.
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2026 Spring Scholarship Recipients
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Antony Elijah Namy, Male/9th Grade
Los Osos High School, Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA; Recommended by Andrea McFadden, Mathematics Teacher & Medical Case Studies Advisor at Los Osos High School
Asher M. Baghurst, Male/10th Grade; Homeschool, Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Selected and Recommended by IOHSK Board of Directors & CEO
Chloe R. Liu, Female/10th Grade; Los Osos High School, Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA
Recommended by Andrea McFadden, Mathematics Teacher & Medical Case Studies Advisor at Los Osos High School
Joyce Chen Zhang, Female/10th Grade; Los Osos High School, Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA
Recommended by Andrea McFadden, Mathematics Teacher & Medical Case Studies Advisor at Los Osos High School
Julia Yejin Kim, Female/9th Grade; Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Manlius, New York, USA
Recommended by Philip J. Rudolph, Fayetteville-Manlius High School Varsity Tennis Coach
Kristin Iana Prestado Eusebio, Female/9th Grade
Camarines Norte College of Education Laboratory School - Abaño Campus, Philippines
Lindsay Yon, Female/10th Grade; South Pasadena High School, South Pasadena, California, USA
Recommended by Calixte Laurent, Program Manager & Head Coach, Big Bear Mount Resort
Naoki Hoichi Jacobson, Male/9th Grade; John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA
Recommended by David Hess, School Counselor & Freshman Basketball Coach at John Hersey High School
Miroslava Camila Carboni, Female/12th Grade; Brawley Union High School, Brawley, California, USA
Umi Hoichi So, Female/10th Grade; Los Osos High School, Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA
Recommended by Andrea McFadden, Mathematics Teacher & Medical Case Studies Advisor at Los Osos High School
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The official scholarship e-certificate will be emailed by March 6, 2026. Each recipient will receive a $300 (USD) cash award. The scholarship cash award will be transferred after each recipient completes the Fund Request Form, which will be emailed to recipients by March 6, 2026. Congratulations!
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The Board of Directors
(https://www.iohsk.net/board-of-directors)
Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie, IOHSK Lifetime Honorary President & Emeritus Professor at San Diego State University, USA
Dr. Hosung So, President & CEO of IOHSK, & Professor at California State University, San Bernardino, USA
Dr. Cuauhtemoc Carboni, President of North & South America, USA
Dr. Jerome A. Porto, President of South, Southeast & Oceania, & Professor at the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Dr. Monoem Haddad, President of Middle East & Central Asia, & Dean at Qatar University, Qatar
Dr. Sungje Park, President of East Asia & Dean at Chung-Ang University, Korea
Dr. Yunsuk Koh, Vice President at Large & Associate Professor at Baylor University, USA
Dr. Hyeonho Henry Yu, Vice President at Large & Assistant Professor at Ball State University, USA
Dr. Arvin A. Andacao, Vice President of South, Southeast Asia & Oceania, & Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
Dr. Ferman Konukman, Vice President of Middle East & Central Asia, & Dean at Qatar University, Qatar
Dr. Ruben L. Tagare Jr., Secretary/Public Affairs, & Professor at the University of Southern Mindanao, Philippines
Dr. Joon Young Kim, Board Member & Assistant Professor at Syracuse University, USA
Dr. Timothy Baghurst, Executive Advisor & Professor at Florida State University, USA
Dr. Hans van der Mars, Executive Advisor & Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University
Mr. K.M. Tha-Ha Owasif Aurnob, Assistant Director & Instructor at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
