2026 IOHSK Scholarships: Scholarship Application for High School Students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and active involvement in health- and sports-related activities.
This scholarship is designed to support and encourage high school students worldwide who have a strong interest in the fields of health and sports. Eligible applicants should be actively involved in school-related 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, maintain excellent academic performance with an overall GPA of 3.80 or higher on a 4.00 scale (weighted or unweighted) or rank within the top 5% of their class over the past two semesters, and 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.
The International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK) is an international, non-governmental, non-profit, and professional organization funded by Xplore Nations, a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) in the United States, which aims to promote high-quality research and academic activities worldwide in the areas of health, sports, and Kinesiology. IOHSK is multilingual, multiethnic, and multicultural and comprises universities, colleges, institutions, and individual members from across the globe. As of February 2026, IOHSK has over 36,600 members in 108 countries.
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Overall Academic GPA (e.g., 3.81/4.00, including two decimals)
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Your academic rank in your grade if available (e.g., 5 out of 600)
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If you are homeschooled, please describe your academic achievements in a way that is equivalent to having a 3.80 GPA (out of 4.0) or being in the top 5% of your class at a public or private school.
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9th grade/Freshman/age 14-15
10th grade/Sophomore/age 15-16)
11th grade/Junior/age 16-17)
12th grade/Senior/age 17-18
Describe how you meet the scholarship criteria, particularly your interest in health and sports fields. Applicants should demonstrate active involvement in one or more of the following areas: (a) Participation in health- or medical-related clubs, (b) Involvement in school or community health and wellness initiatives, (c) Membership in Junior Varsity or Varsity athletic programs as a student-athlete, (d) Engagement in health-related volunteer activities. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent academic performance, meeting one of the following standards: (a) A cumulative GPA of 3.80 or higher on a 4.00 scale (weighted or unweighted), or (b) Ranking within the top 5% of their class over the past two semesters
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SCHOOL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / EXPERIENCE/SPORTS/AWARDS/ETC:
List name of club, etc. and months/years of participation. If you volunteered, list the name of organization and the number of hours, weeks and years that you volunteered. If you worked, list the company, hours per week and length of time. If you don't have anything, please type "N/A"
Health/Medical-Related School/Club Activities (not sports)
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If nothing to report, type "N/A"
Health/Medical-Related School/Club Activities (not sports)
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If nothing to report, type "N/A"
Health/Medical-Related School/Club Activities (not sports)
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If nothing to report, type "N/A"
Health/Sports-Related Community Service / Volunteer Activities 1 (at school)
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Health/Sports-Related Community Service / Volunteer Activities 2 (outside of school)
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If nothing to report, type "N/A"
Sports Participation 1
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Sports Participation 2
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Will you be participating in a sport(s) this year?
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School / Community Awards and Honors 1 (no matter how small) CSF, GSE, National Honor Society, Girl/Boy Scouts, 4-H, Governor’s Scholar, etc.
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School / Community Awards and Honors 2
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If nothing to report, type "N/A"
School / Community Awards and Honors 3
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If nothing to report, type "N/A"
Summarize your activities and briefly describe your experiences and reflections, including what you learned and how they influenced your interests or goals.
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Essay Questions: What was the most difficult event you have encountered in your life as a high school student, and what did you do to overcome it?
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Your essay must have at least 200 words.
Essay Questions: Name a teacher who has inspired you to further your education. And why it meant so much to you?
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Your essay must have at least 200 words.
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