OJI Scholarship Recipients

2009 Graduates
    Kevin Scherer - Bellbrook High School - Valedictorian - 4.0 GPA (on a 4 point system) - 11 AP classes - Kettering Rec Center Judo Club - Sankyu - attending Columbia University, NYC, NY

OJI High Honors Scholar Judoka

School Year 2008-2009
    Kevin Scherer - Bellbrook High School Senior - Kettering Rec Center Judo Club
    Ryan VanderHart - Bowling Green High School Freshman - Bushido Kai America Judo Club

OJI Scholar Judoka

School Year 2008-2009
    Ryan Scherer - Bellbrook High School Sophomore - Kettering Rec Center Judo Club

Scholarship Program info

OJI has established a program to recognize exceptional academic achievement by its members in high school.  The OJI Scholar Judoka Program recognizes 3 levels of achievement.  Any OJI member who earns a GPA of 3.0-3.499 on a 4 point system for the current school year is designated an OJI Scholar Judoka.  OJI members who earn a GPA of 3.5-4.0 on a 4 point system for the current school year are designated OJI High Honors Scholar Judoka.  Each year graduating seniors who are designated OJI High Honors Scholar Judoka and will attend either a 4 year or 2 year college in the Fall are ranked according to their GPA. The top 5 are given a one-year partial scholarship ($100 in 2009).

For a complete description of the program and application form, click Application for OJI Scholar Judoka Program-1.docx

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Ohio Judo Inc (OJI) High School Scholar Program Requirements

1)       Must be a resident of Ohio

2)       Must be a full time High School (Grades 9-12) student.  Can be home schooled.

3)       Must be a current member or associate member of Ohio Judo Inc., and must have held such membership for a minimum of 1 full year prior to submitting this application.  [Note:  For 2009 only, the requirement of being a member or associate member of OJI for a minimum of 1 full year has been suspended due to only establishing associate membership this year]

4)       Must be a current member, and have been a member for a minimum of 1 full year prior to submitting this application, of USA Judo, USJA or USJF, including their insurance coverage.

5)        Must have a High School Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 (on a 4 point system).  If a system other than 4 points is used, a normalized point value will be calculated. 

Program Procedures:

1)       This program recognizes academic achievement of members of OJI who attain a High School GPA of 3.0-3.499 (OJI Scholar Judoka) or 3.5-4.0 (OJI High Honors Scholar Judoka).

2)       Students may apply at the end of 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th Grades (prior to July 1^st of each year).  These applications must be accompanied by a copy of the student’s transcript (including their cumulative GPA as of the end of the current school year).

3)       Students may also apply prior to April 15^th in their Senior year and must include a cumulative high school GPA (including the most recent semester/quarter final grades).

4)       Senior (12^th Grade) Applicants who qualify as OJI High Honors Scholar Judoka and will attend either a 4 year or 2 year college to further their education will be ranked according to their normalized GPA (taking into consideration Advanced Placement [AP] classes).   Scholarships will be awarded to the top 5 ranked applicants.

5)       The value of the 2009 scholarships will be $100 and will be awarded May 1^st, payable on the first day the recipient attends college.

 Applicant Check List [send application and attachments to Russ Scherer, 510 Silvercrest Terrace, Dayton, OH  45440]:

1)        Both pages of this Application

2)       Copy of USA Judo, USJA and/or USJF card(s)

3)       Copy of official high school transcript and cumulative GPA