Two scholarships help judoka spend a week at Camp Echo training with Olympians and ranked instructors: the IJC Scholarship for campers under 18 and the Am-Can Scholarship for judoka 18 to 24. Tell us what judo means to you, and apply below.
In your own words, tell us what judo, or judo camp, means to you. Write it in the form below. You can also attach a copy.
A letter of recommendation from your sensei or coach is required. Upload one or more files: a PDF, a Word document, or a photo taken on your phone.
Scholarship winners are notified by email after their application is received and reviewed.
The Am-Can International Judo Challenge Memorial Youth Scholarship Fund supports athletes ages 18 to 24 who want to attend the International Judo Camp.
The Am-Can International Judo Challenge was founded on the belief that every judoka should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and study the art of judo, regardless of financial means. This scholarship honors that founding vision and carries its impact forward for generations to come.
Apply below and choose the Am-Can Scholarship, or donate to the fund.
Fields marked with an asterisk are required. Questions about the application? Email [email protected].
Donations go to IJC scholarships, including the Am-Can Memorial Youth Scholarship. Any amount helps put a judoka on the mat for a week of instruction, randori, and the Friday Shiai.
International Judo Camp is a 501(c)(3), so your donation is tax deductible.
Prefer to mail a check? Make it payable to International Judo Camp (write Am Can Youth scholarship in the memo line to give to the Am-Can fund) and mail it to International Judo Camp, 280 Park Avenue South IIA, New York, NY 10010-6121.
Questions about giving? Email [email protected].
Registration for camp runs through CampBrain. Super early bird pricing of $695 for the full week runs through December 31, 2026.