The Ohio Taekwondo Association (OTA) is proud to support athletes who will represent our state at the 2025 USA Taekwondo National Championships. In recognition of their achievements and to assist with the financial burden of participation, we are pleased to announce the following athlete scholarship support plan.

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarships are open to athletes of all belt ranks who meet the following requirements:

• Must be a legal resident of the state of Ohio

• Must have placed 1st or 2nd at the official OTA-led 2025 USAT Ohio State Championship

• Must be registered for and have actively competed in the 2025 USAT National Championships

• Must be competing in one of the following official divisions:

  • Sparring (Kyorugi)

  • Poomsae

Note: Demonstration and Breaking events are excluded from this scholarship program, as they are not recognized as official events in WT (World Taekwondo) World Championships or the Olympic Games.

Scholarship Amount and Cap

To ensure responsible budget management and long-term program sustainability, the total number of scholarships awarded will be limited as follows:

• Maximum number of recipients: 25 athletes

• Scholarship amount per athlete: $225

Application Process

Athletes must submit the following by email to Events@ohiotaekwondo.org no later than August 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time):

• Athlete Information: Full Name, Dojang, Belt Rank, and Event Category

• Proof of placement at the USAT Ohio State Championship (1st or 2nd place)

• Proof of registration and participation in the 2025 USAT National Championships

• A short personal statement explaining why they believe they should be selected to receive the scholarship

In the event that the number of applicants exceeds the number of available scholarships, the OTA leadership will review submissions and make final selections based on the information provided.

Additional Information

• Scholarships will be disbursed after the National Championships, pending verification of actual participation

• This scholarship initiative aims to support athlete development and reward commitment at both individual and dojang levels

• The OTA will maintain a minimum budget reserve to ensure the smooth operation of future events and continued program funding

For questions or additional suggestions, please contact us at: Events@ohiotaekwondo.org

Thank you for your continued support of our athletes and our shared mission to grow Taekwondo in Ohio.

Grandmaster Chungkeun Lee
President, USAT Ohio Taekwondo Association